§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether his Department had received an application for a grant out of the Development Fund towards the bridge at Guardbridge; and, if so, whether he could state the decision of the Commissioners with regard to it?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo such application has been received in the Treasury, but I understand that the St. Andrew's District Committee of the County Council of Fife have applied to the Road Board for a grant towards the cost of erecting a new bridge over the River Eden at Guard-bridge, estimated to cost about £10,000, and that the Board have promised a grant of £2,000 subject to the approval of the Treasury.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYAm I to understand that if we apply for a grant from the Development Fund it would also be considered, or are we precluded from doing so?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI could not answer that without notice, but I do not see why the district committee should be precluded.
§ Mr. CHIOZZA MONEYDoes not that show that the Development Bill applies to industry as well as to agriculture?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI do not think I have ever denied that. Every scheme must be considered on its merits.