§ 24. Sir JAMES DUNCAN MILLARasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the representations from the small burghs in Scotland regarding the limitation of their powers in connection with town-planning schemes within burgh boundaries; and whether he is prepared to adjust an Amendment to the Town and Country Planning Bill to meet the points raised?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)My right hon. Friend has arranged to meet, on Thursday, the 10th March, a deputation from the Convention of Royal Burghs who are to put before him the representations of the small burghs in Scotland with regard to their position under the Town and Country Planning Bill. After bearing the deputation my right hon. Friend will consider how far it may be possible to meet the views of the small burghs.
§ Sir J. DUNCAN MILLARIs the hon. Member aware of the strong feeling which exists among the smaller burghs in Scotland that, as the authorities immediately concerned, they should control town planning schemes in their own areas?
§ Mr. SKELTONI have no doubt that that consideration will be borne in mind.