§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received for the clarification of his proposals for private new towns companies contained in his White Paper, "Scottish New Towns, The Way Ahead"; and what reply he has had.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 19 October 1989]: A number of inquiries from both the public and the private sector have been made to the Scottish Office for the purpose of clarifying in detail the White Paper proposals. My officials have met with a number of people who have expressed an interest in participating in some way in the setting up of private sector local development companies within the Scottish new towns. These discussions are yet at an early stage and are being treated as confidential.