§ 8. Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Edinburgh Corporation concerning extension of the city's boundaries; and what reply he has sent.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonNone, Sir.
§ Mr. Clark HutchisonWill the Minister announce as a matter of policy that the Government are not in favour of extension of boundaries in Edinburgh and that if there is a great increase in population the answer lies in a new town, not in extending boundaries? Will the Scottish Office pay particular attention to open spaces in Edinburgh and draw attention particularly to Alnwickhill?
§ Dr. MabonI suggest that the hon. Gentleman reads the letter of intention of 9th May which the Secretary of State issued to the corporation following the public inquiry into the quinquennial review of the corporation's development plan. He will see that the Secretary of State commends the view that the regional approach towards housing accommodation in the city and in the surrounding counties is the right way to go about it.