§ 81. Sir ARCHIBALD WILLIAMSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his attention has been called to the proceedings when a deputation, representing the road authorities of the northern counties of Scotland, had a meeting with the Road Board on 13th December; whether he will consider the position in which these counties are placed owing to the very high assessment on a low rateable value caused by motor traffic; whether he is aware that assistance from the Road Board is limited to improvements, and involves a local contribution which still further increases the rates; and what steps, if any, he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI have seen the report of the proceedings referred to. The question of Exchequer Grants in respect of roads is under consideration by the Road Board.
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONIn the forthcoming Budget will the Chancellor of the Exchequer take into consideration a Grant to Scotland to meet this special case?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEParliament referred this question first of all to the Road Board, and it would be a mistake to take it out of their hands, because I think they are doing it very well.
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONIs the Road Board only entitled to assist in the case of improvements and not maintenance?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI should not like to answer that without notice.