HC Deb 24 February 1958 vol 583 cc21-2W
Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Minister of Works what new buildings have been allocated for occupation by Government Departments in Glasgow.

Mr. Molson

It is likely that three new buildings will be started this year for occupation by Government Departments in Glasgow. One will be at Park-head and one at Bridgeton for local offices of the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance and the National Assistance Board. The third will be nearer the centre of Glasgow to house the Glasgow telephone manager's office, the central Glasgow office of the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance and local offices of the Inland Revenue.

Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Minister of Works whether he will encourage Government Departments, where possible, to establish new offices in the developing new town of East Kilbride rather than in the overcrowded city of Glasgow.

Mr. Molson

The Government offices in Glasgow have to serve in the main the local community and it would therefore not be in the public interest for them to be outside the city. Nonetheless, I have constantly under review, in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, the possibility of dispersing Government staff from Glasgow if suitable occasions arise.

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