HC Deb 07 February 1962 vol 653 c49W
1. Mr. Bence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent advice he has given to local authorities regarding rent policies.

Mr. J. Maclay

Government policy is stated in paragraphs 17 to 21 of the White Paper "Housing in Scotland". The most recent general advice is in Department of Health for Scotland Circular 28/1961, dated 16th March, 1961, which draws attention to the Reports of the Glasgow and Dunbarton Rent Inquiries.

Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what would be the economic rent of a recently completed four apartment house by the Scottish Special Housing Association.

Mr. Maclay

About £148 per annum, without allowing for subsidy.

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