HC Deb 06 December 1955 vol 547 cc38-9W
93. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the anticipated growth of the population of Glenrothes over the next 10 years.

Mr. J. Stuart

This will depend primarily on the extent to which miners transfer from other areas to the East Fife coalfield and, in particular, to the Rothes group of pits.

96. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the estimated saving in expenditure in the new town of Glenrothes consequent on the recent change of policy.

Mr. J. Stuart

There has been no change of policy. All that is involved is a slowing down of the building programme which is at present running considerably in advance of the movement of miners into the area. I hope that the need for this slow-down will prove to be only a temporary one and I have made it clear to the Development Corporation and the County Council of Fife that there has been no departure in any way from the original conception and purpose of the new town.