HC Deb 06 July 1909 vol 7 c1017
Mr. WEIR

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will ascertain the cause of the delay in proceeding with the construction of the Cromarty and Ding-wall Railway?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. H. J. Tennant)

When this railway was authorised, it was contemplated that the line would be constructed by the Highland Railway Company, but it appears from a letter which the Board of Trade have received from the promoters of the scheme that they are now considering the construction of the line on their own account.

Mr. WEIR

May I ask if this letter is of recent date?

Mr. TENNANT

I think so, but I am not quite certain.

Mr. WEIR

I will put another question, and perhaps the hon. Member will find out and let me know.