§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to district councils, the Scottish Special Housing Association and the Scottish new towns on house evictions.
§ Mr. Allan StewartIn August and October 1980 guidance was issued to district and islands councils, new town development corporations and the Scottish Special 35W Housing Association, drawing their attention to the procedures introduced under Part II of the Tenants' Right's Etc (Scotland) Act 1980. Guidance on the measures which authorities might take to reduce rent arrears and prevent evictions was given on 1 February 1974 and remains generally valid.