§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will make a statement on the progress of the plans of Scottish Homes to dispose of its landlord responsibility over housing stock with particular reference to Paisley, South;
(2) when he last met the chairman of Scottish Homes to discuss the disposal of housing stock; what plans there are to dispose of high-rise property owned by Scottish Homes in the Paisley, South constituency; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has no plans to meet the chairman of Scottish Homes to discuss the disposal of its housing stock but he has issued guidance to Scottish Homes on this matter, following which it published procedures for the disposal of its stock.
In accordance with these procedures, Scottish Homes is preparing a local stock strategy in consultation with tenants and other interested parties, which will outline a time scale and provide a clear framework for the transfer of its stock, including high rise property, in the Renfrew district, which covers the Paisley, South constituency. It is expected that the strategy document will be published during July. Proposals to transfer must have the agreement of tenants after which they are subject to my right hon. Friend's approval.