§ Mr. Michael J. MartinTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many Glasgow houses Scottish Homes intends to transfer to new landlords or housing associations;
(2) if the ballot papers issued to Scottish Homes tenants will have an option for the tenants concerned to vote (a) to remain with Scottish Homes or (b) to be transferred to the local authority;
(3) what guidelines he has issued or plans to issue to housing associations with regard to which organisation they can borrow from in order to acquire the property which Scottish Homes wishes to transfer;
(4) what housing estates in Glasgow Scottish Homes will be seeking to transfer to new landlords or housing associations;
(5) what is the current value of the houses that Gemini housing association has expressed an interest in buying from Scottish Homes;
(6) what restrictions on borrowing have been placed on Gemini housing association by Scottish Homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information requested is a matter for Scottish Homes. I have asked the chairman of Scottish Homes, Sir James Mellon, to write to the hon. Member with the relevant information.