§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of new houses built by the development corporation at East Kilbride, and the total number of their occupants; why there is still no fire station; and when it will be built.
§ Mr. MaclayThe number of new houses built by the East Kilbride Development Corporation is 4,512 and the total number of their occupants is 15,200. The provision of efficient fire services in East Kilbride is the responsibility of the Lanarkshire Fire Brigade Joint Committee. The erection of a new fire station has been delayed by difficulties in connection with the acquisition of a site.