Written question asked by John McAllion (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What recent discussions he has had with Scottish local authorities relating to their provision of council housing. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to 'Investing in modernisation - An agenda for Scotlands Housing' consultation paper,

Answer: Mr. McAllion: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with Scottish local authorities relating to their provision of council housing. [70832] Mr. Macdonald: I discussed aspects of policy relating to the provision of council housing when I met representatives of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities yesterday to brief them on the Green Paper on Housing. I am sure that CoSLA will participate fully in the consultation process which now commences. From 1 July this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

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