§ Mr, William Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the planning issues in respect of the siting of the new Sheriff Court House in Glasgow have yet been resolved; if the negotiations for land acquisition have now been concluded; and if a starting date can now be announced for construction.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe complex planning issues are not yet fully resolved and at this stage are for the Court House Commissioners and the planning authority; but my Department and that of my right hon. and learned Friend the496W Secretary of State for the Environment will continue to give all the assistance they can in order to minimise further delay. Site acquisition and a starting date are contingent on the resolution of the planning difficulties.