§ 33. Colonel Sir A. SPROTasked the Minister of Labour if any schemes in conjunction with local authorities are being started in Scotland to meet the unemployment of ex-service men, such as improvement of roads or construction of new roads, or employment in house-building in connection with the housing schemes; and if any such schemes are in contemplation in the County of Fife?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe Government are pressing forward as rapidly as possible with the schemes announced by the Prime Minister on the 19th October. So far as road schemes are concerned, arrangements have been made between the Ministry of Transport and the Edinburgh and the Dundee town councils for proceeding with arterial road schemes. Work on both these schemes will start very shortly. In addition, there are now under consideration two road schemes for Aberdeen, whilst the position at Glasgow is under review. For improvement of existing roads, I understand that grants of considerable magnitude have been made by the Ministry of Transport since 1st August. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend would consult the Ministry of 1166 Transport respecting Fife. As regards the employment of ex-service men in connection with housing schemes, I am in communication with the Scottish Board of Health, and will acquaint my hon. and gallant Friend of the position at the earliest possible moment.