HC Deb 07 February 1969 vol 777 c189W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for phasing out new town development corporations and for the transference of their functions to the appropriate local government authorities.

Mr. Ross

None at present.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will outline his procedure for removing from office paid members of new town development corporations.

Mr. Ross

I have never had occasion to do this.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to place the same restrictions on the political activities of members of new town development corporations, excepting those members nominated by local authorities, as apply to civil servants.

Mr. Ross

No. All Corporation members are subject to the rules about political activities which apply generally to members of public boards.