§ 28. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the new town of Cumbernauld is planned to have mean net residential densities ranging from 70 to 120 persons per acre with an overall density of 32 as compared with 18 in other new towns; and if he is satisfied that under this plan sufficient easily accessible playing field accommodation will be available for children.
§ Mr. MaclayWhile the detailed provision of playing field accommodation has not yet been fully worked out, I am satisfied that the general standards which the Corporation has in mind will provide adequate playing field accommodation for children.
§ Mr. RankinIn view of the exceptional densities which are to prevail in certain areas in this new scheme, is not it absolutely essential that there should not only be ample playing space but playing space that is easily accessible? Will the Secretary of State look into the statement that has been made that the proposed space for playing spaces is now waterlogged and not usable at all?
§ Mr. MaclayI certainly will look at that point, which is a different one from that which was asked in the Question on the Paper. I would remind the hon. Member that the Development Corporation is working to two acres per thousand of the population, which apparently is the normal standard for new developments.