Rural Housing (Scotland)

Part of Petition – in the House of Commons at 10:43 pm on 4 February 1997.

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Photo of Jim Wallace Jim Wallace , Orkney and Shetland 10:43, 4 February 1997

Before the Minister leaves the rural homes policy review, how does he respond to the clear recommendations in the review? Scottish Homes does not seem to be giving resources to rural areas commensurate with the number of households in Scotland's rural areas. It is recommended that the primary emphasis must be on the provision of affordable rented housing, with local flexibility to take account of the need to achieve a proper balance between low-cost home ownership and rented accommodation.