§ 34. Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Aviation what use he has in view for the Government premises in Netherauldhouse Road in Glasgow, S.3, now being vacated by Messrs. John MacDonald.
§ Mr. RipponWe are seeking the views of the Glasgow Corporation as local planning authority about the permissible use of the premises, and shall then offer them for sale by public auction.
§ Mr. RankinWhen it comes to that stage, would the hon. Gentleman keep in mind that at the moment nearly all the large petrol companies are already in the race to acquire these premises and that in that area of Glasgow we have all the petrol stations that are necessary as far as one can see into the future? Would he consider an alternative suggestion? Would he get into touch with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport and suggest that he should acquire the premises as a motor vehicle testing station fully equipped with ramps, steam jenny and so on, something which is badly needed in Glasgow in view of the regulations which are now coming into force?
§ Mr. RipponIt is for these very reasons that we are getting in touch with the Glasgow Corporation.