HC Deb 03 July 1956 vol 555 c96W
40. Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has yet given a decision to Glasgow Corporation regarding the acquisition of 500 acres of ground in the Summerston area for the purpose of building 5,000 houses.

Mr. J. Stuart

The National Coal Board has applied to Glasgow Corporation for permission to work coal under the area in question and has not yet received a decision from the Corporation. As an appeal may be made to me by the Coal Board in the event of the Corporation refusing, or attaching conditions to their permission, I cannot intervene at this stage, and I have so informed the Corporation.