HC Deb 18 October 1989 vol 158 c160W
29. Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the chairman of Scottish Homes; and what matters were discussed.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My right hon. and learned Friend and I met Sir James Mellon, chairman of Scottish Homes, and board members on 4 September. Our discussions covered the range of functions and responsibilities of Scottish Homes.

Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new houses Scottish Homes expects to complete in 1989 and 1990.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Scottish Homes assumed its full powers on 1 April 1989, when it also took over the responsibilities of its predecessor bodies. The figures for housing completions below relate to the first two full years of Scottish Homes' operations. The enabling programme is the housing association programme funded by Scottish Homes and the completion figures include housing totally rehabilitated by associations.

1989–90 1990–91
Enabling programme 3,500 5,950
Own stock programme 550 310

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