HC Deb 17 March 1965 vol 708 cc271-2W
Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total expenditure incurred to date by Glasgow Corporation by way of compensation for the acquisition of housing, commercial, industrial and other properties in the Anderston and Pollokshaws areas to permit redevelopment of these areas.

Mr. Ross

Up to 30th January, 1965, Glasgow Corporation had spent £1,284,694 on the acquisition of property in the Anderston Cross area and £257,803 in the Pollokshaws area.

accommodation, including some to be freed when the new Hermitage Academy is completed in 1966. Longer term arrangements are now being considered by the authority, and I am keeping in close touch with it and with the Ministry of Defence about the numbers involved.