Balloch Workers' Hostel

HC Deb 13 May 1952 vol 500 c1092

11. Mr. Thomas Steele

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has yet taken a decision with regard to the future of Balloch Workers' Hostel.

Mr. Snadden

Several proposals for alternative use of these redundant hostel buildings have been considered from time to time. One at present under consideration is that the hostel should be used as an approved school.

Mr.Steele

Is not the hon. Gentleman aware that residents in this populous area are disturbed at the prospect that this hostel may be turned into an approved school, and would he give due weight to the proposals of the local authority that this hostel should, in fact, be converted into a community centre?

Mr. Snadden

I can give the hon. Member the assurance that the factors to which he has referred are now being considered by the Secretary of State, and that no final decision has, in fact, been taken with regard to this hostel.