HC Deb 18 March 1965 vol 708 c315W
98. Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to erect a limited number of office blocks on a speculative basis in new towns or growth points in Scotland.

Mr. Darling

Although the Board of Trade has powers to build offices in development districts there has been hardly any demand for these even in relation to specific projects. In these circumstances there must be doubt whether occupants could readily be found for advance offices. But my right hon. Friend will keep the situation under review. The building of office blocks in new towns is a matter for the new town development corporations.