asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what precise date the first 45 houses in the scheme of 270 at Livingston Station will now be ready for occupation.

I understand that the first 45 houses may not now be completed until August of this year. A precise date cannot be given.

Why was a different Answer given on 20th November?

This programme was delayed for two reasons; firstly, the ban on overtime in the building industry and, secondly, the exceptionally wet weather in November which severely handicapped earth-moving equipment. Efforts are being made to catch up on lost time.

Was not the wet weather in November known on 20th November?