§ 7. Mr. Galbraithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the Glasgow Chamber of Trade regarding comprehensive development of the Whiteinch area; and what reply he has sent.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Development, Scottish Office (Mr. George Younger)On behalf of the Glasgow Chamber the National Chamber of Trade have written to my right hon. Friend about the Whiteinch redevelopment. They have been told that the Government are reviewing the difficult problems of blight and compensation, and that we will be glad to consider any specific points put forward by the Chamber.
§ Mr. GalbraithIs my hon. Friend aware that the specific point which is upsetting my constituents is the time being taken to pay compensation? If, instead of proceeding under the Highways Acts, the Corporation of Glasgow could be persuaded by my hon. Friend to proceed under the C.D.A. procedure, surely it would be possible to pay the compensation immediately and thus make good to the people who are suffering for the sake of the general welfare of the community?
§ Mr. YoungerI appreciate my hon. Friend's concern about this matter. But there are no fewer than 28 C.D.A.s in the City of Glasgow. I certainly should have no ground for objecting to the present 364 order of selection of priorities made by Glasgow Corporation.