§ 20. Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the number of properties acquired in advance of requirements in the Springburn area and which are now in a derelict condition, he will treat Springburn as a special area for the purpose of central Government assstance, in order to enable developments which are urgently required to be proceeded with despite the prevailing financial situation.
§ Mr. MillanI recognise the special problems of Springburn and the need for urgency in tackling them. I shall consider as sympathetically as possible any proposals which require my sanction.