§ 31. Mr. Brooman-Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered plans for the proposed housing development at Eastfield Farm, Cambuslang; and what are the reasons for the delay in commencing work on this project.
Commander GalbraithNo plans have been submitted for this development, as his right hon. Friend's approval is not required. The delay in starting work has been caused mainly by difficulties about the selection of a suitable site for a school, but these difficulties have now been resolved and the preliminary work of laying sewers will start shortly.
§ Mr. Brooman-WhiteIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that the local authority had access to this site for many months, and as the housing in Lanarkshire is as bad as any in Scotland, and Cambuslang is one of the worst places in Lanarkshire, will he use his influence to impress on the local authority the importance of carrying out the preliminary paper work at a tempo more in accordance with the urgency of the need?