HC Deb 13 January 1971 vol 809 cc63-4W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will issue a Consultative Document outlining the principles underlying the Government's proposals for reducing housing subsidies in Scotland before entering into discussions with the local authority associations.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The principles of the Government's policies, which are not to reduce housing subsidies but to redirect them, were clearly set out in statements to the House. Discussions with the local authority associations started last week.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of his consultation concerning the proposed alterations in housing subsidies.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Midlothian (Mr. Eadie).