§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will discuss with all local authorities in Scotland the problem of dampness and condensation in public sector housing with a view to eradicating it by means of a special allocation of Government funding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartWithin the block allocation system to local authorities for housing capital expenditure, I was able to announce on 30 March that the 1983–84 figures include provision for all the remedial measures for condensation and dampness that local authorities have mentioned in their individual capital programmes. I obtain regular indormation from local authorities about their problems in respect of condensation and dampness and see no need for further discussion at present.