§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many improvement grants have been approved at 75 per cent. for which work has not yet been completed in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not available and could not readily be obtained.
§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek powers to allow the costs of connection from a dwelling-house to the main sewer to qualify for a grant in housing improvement grants.
§ Mr. William RossLocal authorities already have discretion to approve for grant the whole or part of the cost of providing a proper drainage system for a house.