HC Deb 06 August 1975 vol 897 cc243-4W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he estimates that work on the proposed new road between Kinloid and Kinsadel is likely to commence.

Mr. William Ross

Eight objections have been received to the draft order establishing the line of the road. Until all statutory procedures have been completed and funds can be allocated, I cannot forecast when work is likely to start.

holiday homes or elsewhere, in each year since 1971; and what was the total sum spent on each service.

Mr. William Ross

The available information about the number of the 52 former local authorities in Scotland which gave assistance towards the provision of certain of the named facilities, under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 and (Scotland) Act 1972, is given in the table below. Information for 1971 is not available and that for 1974 is not yet ready. Information about expenditure by local authorities in giving this assistance is not obtained centrally.