§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses have been constructed in Scotland using the Mopin or similar systems; and where they are situated.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownI have no knowledge of the Mopin building system, or any similar system, having been used for housing in Scotland.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what changes are planned in methods of assessing local authority house building programmes in Scotland; and if he has any plans to introduce standardisation in methods of assessing housing requirements in each district.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownIn SDD Circular No. 6/1977, we asked each local housing42W authority in Scotland to prepare a five-year housing plan, designed to meet assessed local needs and including its own capital expenditure programme. As part of our efforts to encourage local authorities to a common approach to assessing housing needs we are preparing a manual of guidance for local authorities, which should be published in June. I am arranging for a copy of the circular to be placed in the Library.