34. Mr. Rankasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that in the first quinquennial review of its de 210 velopment plan, a copy of which has been sent to him, Glasgow Corporation insists that for the proper redevelopment of the city a new town is essential; and when he proposes to sanction this further development.
§ Mr. GalbraithThe quinquennial review has not yet been submitted to my right hon. Friend. On the question of a further new town I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Central (Mr. McInnes) on 8th December last.
§ Mr. RankinIs the hon. Gentleman aware that when his right hon. Friend gets this report—which should have been in his hands by now—he will discover that Glasgow needs 60,000 houses now in which to rehouse outside its boundaries those of its population who cannot get a home for space reasons within the city? As the overspill agreement provides for 30,000 houses only, can he suggest a better solution than that proposed by the Corporation for providing the other 30,000?
§ Mr. GalbraithIt would be better to wait until we have seen this report.
§ Mr. RankinWe have waited long enough.