HC Deb 22 March 1995 vol 257 c265W
33. Mr. Eric Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what considerations led him to reject the recommendation of a Scottish Office inquiry into the housing development in the village of Niddrie; and if he will make a statement. [13658]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My right hon. Friend does not consider that a convincing case has yet been made to justify the loss of green belt land for housing purposes in the village of Niddrie.