§ Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will issue advice to Scottish local authorities that they should seek to purchase houses that are standing empty and are managed by a housing association that was established by Government grant.
§ Mr. William RossI am anxious for local authorities to consider all ways of meeting their housing needs, and it is open to local authorities to approach housing associations on this point. The disposal of property by individual associations is governed by their rules and in general requires my approval.