§ 39. Mr. Hoyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is now in a position to state when house building will commence at Leith Fort.
§ Mr. MaclayBoring operations are now in progress as a necessary preliminary to the building of high flats on this site, and planning work is progressing. In view of the importance of the scheme, however, and the careful and detailed planning which its development demands, it may be some months yet before tenders can be invited.
§ Mr. HoyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is about time that some houses were built in Leith Fort? Will he do what he can to expedite them, because it is more than two years since the Corporation obtained this site?
§ Mr. MaclayI am well aware of the hon. Gentleman's concern about this, and of the concern felt locally. We are doing everything we can to help the Corporation to get on with the job.