§ 53. Mr. WATTasked whether a garden town is to be set up at Rosyth on the initiation of the Local Government Board; whether the necessary land has been secured for this scheme; and when it is proposed to begin the work of the scheme?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Local Government Board have no direct authority to imitate a garden city, but in the special circumstances of Rosyth they have done all in their power to secure that development will proceed on approved principles. They have authorised the preparation of a town planning scheme, embracing the Rosyth area, by the local authority of the Burgh of Dunfermline, and they understand that that scheme is now practically complete, and will be submitted for the Board's approval on an early date. Before giving their approval the Board will satisfy themselves that adequate provision is made therein for the proper development of the area. The Board are informed that Admiralty and other land required for development is available for feuing. As soon as the Board's approval of the scheme is given, it will be possible to begin the work of providing suitable housing accommodation.