HC Deb 27 November 1951 vol 494 cc127-8W
76 and 77. Mr. Manuel

asked the Minister of Works (1) if he will itemise the new building and renovation projects in Scotland which will be cancelled arising from the new policy of economy;

(2) if he will state the total capital expenditure for new building and renovation work in Scotland which will be cancelled for the next three months arising from the new policy of economy.

Mr. Eccles

I must emphasise that the policy as announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is not to cancel approved projects but to reduce, for a few months, the rate of starting them. It is too early yet to itemise the projects affected in Scotland or to give the total cost of the work involved