§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether he considers that legislation is required in regard to tied cottages in Scotland;
(2) whether it is his policy that there should be spearate Scottish legislation in relation to tied cottages.
§ Mr. William RossI am opposed in principle to tied cottages, but before coming to a decision on their abolition I would want to assess carefully the agricultural and housing consequences, in consultation with the various interested authorities and groups in Scotland. Since the Scottish housing code is very largely distinct, I would regard separate legislation as necessary to effect abolition in Scotland.
§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had on tied cottages.
§ Mr. William RossFrom the Scottish Agriculture and Forestry Section of the Transport and General Workers' Union, the National Farmers' Union for Scotland, the Scottish Landowners' Federation, the Aberdeen and District Milk Marketing Board, the Congregational Union of Scotland, Shelter and Berwick County Council.