HC Deb 17 June 1964 vol 696 cc177-8W
45. Sir J. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in the provision of suitable small houses for elderly people in Scotland from 1959 to 1963; and how many tenders have been approved in this period.

Mr. Noble

Local authorities are providing larger numbers of small houses suitable for elderly people, and plans have recently been approved for experimental schemes that include accommodation for wardens. Tenders for a total of 23,739 small houses were approved in the years 1959 to 1963, the great majority of which are suitable for elderly people.