27. The Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for encouraging an increase in the pace of slum clearance, and the provision of new houses.
— 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 (part year only) £ £ £ £ (a) Authority's proposals at costs estimated by them at December, 1963 752,000 543,000 140,000 — (b) Proposals as at (a) on basis of up-to-date costs (tender costs or the Authority's latest estimated costs) 1,127,000 810,000 140,000 — (c) Allocations of investment 400,000 250,000 250,000 150,000 The figures relate to value of Projects to start. It is understood that the authority intends to start Back Junior Secondary School early in 1965–66; but until it confirms the list of projects it proposes to start it is not possible to give further information.