Leith Town Hall (Rebuilding)

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Mr. Hoy
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to make a statement about the rebuilding of Leith Town Hall.

Commander Galbraith
My right hon. Friend expects to receive from Edinburgh Corporation shortly further information which he hopes will enable him to reach a decision on this proposal without delay.

Mr. Hoy
Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland promised me just before the Recess that he would be giving his decision very soon? Is the House now to understand that the Minister is still waiting on further information which he did not have at that time?

Commander Galbraith
My right hon. Friend then informed the hon. Gentleman that the corporation was being asked for details. We are still awaiting the reply.

Mr. Woodburn
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Leith Town Hall was bombed in one of the first bombing raids of the war? In view of the reconstruction which has taken place in other parts of the country, surely a town hall of this kind ought to get some. priority?

Sir G. Lloyd
Why did you not do it; you had six years?

Commander Galbraith
My right hon. Friend has asked for information which has not yet been forthcoming.