§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what studies have been instituted concerning the problems of design and contracting for small sites; and what plans he has to study building procurement systems, particularly in relation to small infill sites.
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§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownA survey carried out by the Scottish Development Department in 1971 showed that high building costs were frequently associated with small contracts and recommended coordinated building programmes and the use of housebuilding systems. A study of housing in rural areas is presently being carried out by the Department, in consultation with local authorities, and will include an investigation into the difficulties of the building industry in carrying out small contracts in these areas.