§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses were available for rent by local authorities in Scotland in each year since 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 20 June 1991]: Information on the numbers of dwellings owned by local authorities is given in table 2 of statistical bulletin HSG/1991/4, "Housing Trends in Scotland—Quarter ended 31 December 1990". Copies were sent to all Members representing Scottish constituencies and are available in the Library.