HC Deb 24 January 1983 vol 35 c315W
Mr. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what stage has been reached in his review of building control regulations and procedures in Scotland; and whether any report has yet been received as a result of the review.

Mr. Allan Stewart

I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply of 11 November to my hon. Friend the Member for Fife, East (Mr. Henderson.)—[Vol. 31, c. 213–4.]

Tayside Scotland
1979 1980 1981 1979 1980 1981
No. receiving meals-on-wheels 1.060 1,237 1,142 13,203 14,894 14,595
Retired population
Men 65+ 23,120 23,130 24,354 271,600 273,425 278,890
Women 60+ 49,534 49,829 51,202 579,457 586,801 587,583
Total 72,654 72,959 75,556 851,057 860,226 866,473
No. of persons receiving meals per thousand of retired population (men 65+; women 60+) 13.9 16.9 15.1 15.4 17.3 16.8

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