§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will propose amending section 8 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1966 to make landlords responsible for appliances and fittings and fixtures.
§ Mr. Allan StewartNo. Section 8 of the 196(k Act already makes the landlords responsible for the repair and maintenance of the main service installations in a house including fixed appliances used for heating rooms or water.