§ 72. Mr. Hannahasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make a statement on the results of the efforts of the South Queensferry Council to preserve threatened houses built in the seventeenth century?
§ Sir P. SassoonI have been asked to reply. Representations have been made by my Department to the South Queens-ferry Town Council as to the desirability of preserving two seventeenth century houses of considerable architectural interest which are threatened with demolition for road widening, but no reply has yet been received from the council.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanMay I ask what has happened to the Secretary of State for Scotland?
§ Mr. HannahWill it not materially damage the tourist traffic to South Queens-ferry if these houses are pulled down?
§ Sir P. SassoonWe have made representations to the town council, but have not yet had a reply.