§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Scottish local authorities, the Scottish new towns, and the SSHA in support of central Government financial assistance to the Scottish local authorities' special housing group; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossNone, but a number of Members of Parliament have written to me on this question. My noble friend the Minister of State has invited representatives of the group to meet him to discuss this matter.