HC Deb 09 February 1954 vol 523 cc118-9W
Mr. Pryde

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for houses were before the county councils of Midlothian and Peebles and before the town councils of Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg and Lasswade, Loanhead, Penicuik, Peebles and Innerleithen at 30th September, 1953.

Mr. J. Stuart

I am informed that the figures desired by the hon. Member are as follow:

Applications
Peebles County 54
Midlothian County 2,149
Peebles Burgh 171
Innerleithen 105
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade 318
Dalkeith 400
Loanhead 225
Penicuik 127

The figure for Midlothian County relates to the position at 1st January. 1954.