HC Deb 15 May 1956 vol 552 c1804
12. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to conclude the discussions with Glenrothes Development Corporation and the Fife County Council concerning future development of the new town.

Mr. J. Stuart

My noble Friend the Minister of State is meeting the development corporation and the county council next month, and I can make no further statement until that meeting has taken place.

Mr. Hamilton

Has the Secretary of State's attention been drawn to the Report of the Church of Scotland," Church and Nation", in which it asks for an investigation and special consideration by the Government of this problem, in view of the possible adverse effects on the proposals for further new towns in Scotland? When will the Government make a much bolder approach to the whole question of the redistribution of industry in Scotland?

Mr. Stuart

That raises a wide question. As for the first part of the supplementary question, I can only say that we are dealing with this matter, and I do not think it would be helpful if I commented on it at this stage.