§ Mr. Galbraithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what he estimates is the present stock of housing in Scotland; and to what extent this requires to be increased to meet housing needs.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownAt 31st December 1976 the estimated number of houses in Scotland was just over 1.9 million—more than the number of households. But the amount of new building and improvement still required to provide satisfactory houses where they are wanted will emerge from the thorough assessments of need local housing authorities have been asked to make.