§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the East Kilbride Development Corporation inviting approval for fitting windows to the damp and ill-ventilated larders of Lawrence houses built by the corporation; and what steps he proposes to take.
§ Mr. J. StuartNone. But I understand that the corporation is considering the matter.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new shops are to be opened in the current year in the Westwood, Markethill, Mains and Murray districts, respectively, of East Kilbride; and whether each neighbourhood unit is to have a chemist's shop and a hairdresser.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe development corporation hope that by the end of this year six more shops will have been completed in each of the Westwood and Markethill neighbourhoods. Thirteen and five more shops will be opened in the Murray and Mains neighbourhoods respectively next year. Shops suitable for chemists and hairdressers are being or 67W will be built in each neighbourhood and these trades will have an opportunity of offering for tenancies.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland at what stage tenants of new houses in the new town of East Kilbride become liable for the cost of repairs and maintenance inside or outside the building.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe corporation is responsible for the maintenance of its houses inside and out apart from internal decoration. The tenants are, however, bound to make good all breakages and damage caused by them. These are the normal arrangements between landlord and tenant.