§ 12. Mrs. Mannasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how soon designation and draft orders will be made in respect of the proposed new town at Cumbernauld.
Commander GalbraithMy right hon. Friend has discussed with Glasgow Corporation the proposal for a new development at Cumbernauld to assist in meeting 1731 the corporation's housing needs, and he will not be in a position to reach a decision until he receives the answer to questions he has put to them.
§ Mrs. MannIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the areas around Cumbernauld, including Airdrie, are waiting to find out whether draft orders are going to be made, so that they may make their representations? Could he speed up these draft orders?
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that many of us have grave doubts about the principles of new towns? Can he say what area of agricultural land will be involved in this affair?
§ Mr. RankinIf the hon. and gallant Member had as little land as Glasgow has for housing he would not have any doubts in the matter.
§ 23. Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what financial and administrative obligations he has asked the Glasgow Corporation to undertake in the development of the new town at Cumbernauld.
Commander GalbraithThe questions which my right hon. Friend has under discussion with Glasgow Corporation in connection with the suggested development at Cumbernauld include matters of finance and administration, but he is not in a position to make a statement in detail until he has the views of the Glasgow Corporation on these questions.
§ Mr. McInnesWhy is it necessary to discuss the financial implications with Glasgow Corporation in respect of the only new town so far suggested to deal with its overspill when London has already had eight new towns to deal with its overspill and has not been asked to make any financial contribution?