§ Sir M. Galpernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an assurance that areas designated as green belts will not be encroached on for building purposes; and if he will continue to authorise green belts recommended by local authorities.
Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh, Pentlands (Mr. Wylie) on 26th January.
§ Mr. RossI would refer my hon. I remain convinced of the virtues of green belts as a means of limiting urban196W sprawl, protecting amenity, preserving the way of life of the countryside and making it accessible to those who live in cities. But I must treat individual cases on their merits.