§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scoland what proposals he has for the future of the Hamilton High Parks estate, Lanarkshire.
Mr. MilianI have recently completed arrangements for the acquisition of part of the Hamilton High Parks estate. This purchase will be financed through the machinery of the National Land Fund.
Hamilton district council has agreed to accept the central portion of the Hamilton High Parks estate, which includes the Avon Gorge, Chatelherault, Cadzow Castle, the Duke's bridge and the Hamilton monument, and to maintain and develop the area for public use and benefit