HC Deb 12 March 1969 vol 779 cc284-5W
61. Mr. Clarke Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Edinburgh Corporation about the exclusion of Edinburgh and Leith from Scottish Development Area status; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Ross

No representations on this subject have been received from Edinburgh Corporation since 1967 but the Corporation has, of course, given evidence to the Hunt Committee, whose report will be published shortly.

73. Mr. Wright

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning the omission of the Edinburgh-Leith area from the Scottish development area.

Mr. Ross

I have recently received representations on this subject from a variety of interests in Edinburgh and in reply have pointed out that the position of the Edinburgh/Leith area has been under comprehensive review by the Hunt Committee whose report will be published shortly.