HC Deb 25 January 1983 vol 35 cc422-3W
Mr. McMahon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of private housing stock in Glasgow has been estimated as being unfit for habitation; and how long he estimates it will take to improve these houses to the proper standards.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Sub-standard housing in Scotland is assessed in terms of houses which are below "tolerable" standard as defined in section 14(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1974. As at 31 March 1982, sub-tolerable houses in the city of Glasgow district were estimated to represent 20.4 per cent. of the private sector housing stock.

It is for Glasgow district council to consider the priority to be given to the rehabilitation of these houses having regard to the generous rates of grants presently available and to the virtual removal of limits on resources for this kind of work which my right hon. Friend has announced.