HC Deb 17 February 1965 vol 706 c221W
41. Mr. John Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average lapse of time between the submission of tenders for housing developments and approval being given for such developments.

Mr. Ross

Four to five weeks is the average time taken by my Department.

42. Mr. John Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what lapse of time there is between approval of housing development by his Department and commencement of building operations.

Mr. Ross

About five months.