§ 1. Mr. Gordon Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy regarding the work of the Land Commission in Scotland.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. William Ross)I have asked the Commission to make available a large proportion of the land required for the growth of private enterprise housebuilding, and also to assemble land for planned expansions of existing towns and the creation of new communities. In the White Paper published last week we reaffirmed our confidence in the Commission as the instrument for returning to the community a substantial part of the development value created by the community.
§ Mr. CampbellDoes the right hon. Gentleman now accept that the Land Commission's operations can cause unpredictable hardship to individuals? Does 442 he welcome in Scotland the exemptions proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer last week?