§ 34. Mr. LEONARDasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that 1577 his Department endorsed a proposal to proceed with a road scheme on the island of Bute, Scotland, upon which a survey has been made, the cost of which has been met by the Road Fund to the extent of 50 per cent., and his Department promised further 25 per cent. if the work was proceeded with, and also to pay 75 per cent. of the cost of the scheme; and whether he can state what obstacle now prevents a commencement of this scheme?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAA grant of 50 per cent. of the cost of surveying the site of a coastal road from Ettrick Bay to Kames Bay was made to the Bute County Council. I have also promised to consider making a grant of 50 per cent. of the cost of widening a section of private road, forming part of the route, provided agreement can be reached with the landowner to make it a public highway. This matter is still the subject of negotiation.
§ Mr. LEONARDIn view of the fact that the local authorities desire that this work should be proceeded with, will the hon. Gentleman take every available means to press the landowner to allow it to be proceeded with as money has already been spent on it?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI will do all that comes within my province.