§ The provisions of Sub-section (2) of Section mine of the Development and Road Improvement Funds Act, 1909, shall not apply with respect to the construction of any new road where the Minister of Labour certifies that, having regard to the exceptional amount of unemployment in any area, it is desirable that the construction of the new road should he proceeded with forthwith with a view to the speedy provision of employment for unemployed persons from that area."—[Mr. Munro.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)I beg to move, "That the Clause be read a Second time."
This Clause is rendered necessary in order that the procedure under the Bill may not be delayed. Sub-section (2) of Section 9 of the Development and Road Improvement Funds Act, 1909, provides for certain consultation with the road authority before a scheme is entered into, which must almost inevitably lead to delay, and, in order that these schemes may be expeditious, it has been thought proper to move the deletion of that particular Sub-section, which applies, no doubt, very well in normal conditions, but not in the abnormal conditions which have rendered this Bill necessary.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.