To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-2780 by Mrs Mary Mulligan on 30 September 2003, what the current estimate is of the transfer valuation of Western Isles and Argyll and Bute Councils' housing stock; why the proposed stock transfer of Shetland Council's housing stock is no longer under consideration, and whether it, or Communities Scotland, is actively discussing with Shetland Council alternative models to promote new and improved housing in Shetland.