HC Deb 19 July 1982 vol 28 c76W
Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the Strathclyde region structure plan as it relates to new towns; what conclusions he has reached; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

My right hon. Friend is considering the first review and alteration of the Strathclyde region structure plan which includes policies and proposals relating to the new towns in the region. He hopes to make his decision known in the near future.

Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with Strathclyde regional council concerning the Strathclyde region structure plan; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

None subsequent to the normal procedures for consultation in the earlier stages of preparation of the structure plan alteration, which my right hon. Friend is currently considering.

Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received on the Strathclyde region structure plan.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Following advertisement of the submission to the Secretary of State of the first review and alteration of the Strathclyde region structure plan, reresentations were received from 166 individuals and organisations.

Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has held consultations with the chairmen of the new towns affected by the Strathclyde region structure plan; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

My right hon. Friend has had no specific consultations with the chairmen of the new towns in Strathclyde region about the first review and alteration of the structure plan but reference was made to it at a meeting with all the new town chairmen.