§ Mr. Crawfordasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what instructions he has given to local authorities in Scotland concerning the criteria which have to be observed before these local authorities will take over roads from building contractors in completed housing schemes.
§ Mr. William RossGeneral guidance on roads in new housing developments is given in the Scottish Housing Handbook and in Scottish Development Department Circular No. 110/1975 sent to local authorities on 29th October 1975. It is for local highway authorities to determine, in the light of local conditions, the specifications to be met by housing developers, whether private builders or housing authorities, before they will take over the roads on completion. I would expect highway authorities, particularly in present economic circumstances, not to lay down unreasonably high standards.