To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance or other assistance has been given to local authorities such as West Dunbartonshire to (a) improve the efficacy of housing repairs and other maintenance, (b) reduce the amount of time taken to re-let council houses, (c) reduce the amount of rent lost due to voids and (d) reduce tenants' rent arrears. The Secure Tenants Right to Repair (Scotland) Regulations 1994 require local authorities to carry out urgent repairs within a specified time, however, the administration of the housing service is a matter for individual councils.