§ 17. Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made with the examination of house-building costs in Scotland.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonMy right hon. Friend hopes to have this autumn an interim report on the study he has commissioned from the Heriot Watt University, and to have the final report next autumn.
§ 18. Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the cost of traditional house building as against industrialised house building.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonCosts vary according to form of building, size of house, kind of development, location and several other factors. Accordingly it is not possible fairly to make a general comparison.