§ 36. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will instruct the chief architect of the Livingston New Town Development Corporation publicly to invite all firms interested in tendering for work at Livingston to send him, in writing, a short account of the work they do.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the technical staff of the Livingston New Town Development Corporation was not up to strength in the spring of 1963; and in what respects it was deficient.
§ Mr. NobleThe Chief Architect took up post only in January, and it takes time to build up a working team. At the end of March, six architects and planners, two engineers, and two quantity surveyors were in post; the numbers are now 18, nine and six respectively, and further appointments are being made as the work to be done increases.