HC Deb 22 February 1967 vol 741 cc270-1W
44. Mr. Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what in his policy with regard to open spaces in Edinburgh; and if he will ensure that Alnwickhill is retained as an open space of landscape value.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

The formulation of a policy for open space in the City is primarily a matter for the Corporation as planning authority. Proposals put to my right hon. Friend in the Development Plan Quinquennial Review will be considered carefully on their merits and having regard to objections currently being heard as a public local inquiry. Any fresh proposal to develop the Alnwickhill site would have to be advertised and an opportunity given for the lodging of objections.