§ Mr. Brittanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, under the terms of the Scotland Act, the matter of Government assistance for first time buyers would be devolved to the Assembly.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownWhile it is not for my right hon. Friend to give an authoritative interpretation of statute, assistance to first time home buyers is a devolved matter except insofar as it 359W involves legislation relating to the provision by private financial institutions of finance for housing.