§ 14. Mr. ALBERYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is able to hold out the hope of any further financial assistance towards the upkeep of essentially rural roads; and, if so, whether he is taking action which will enable such repairs to be carried out during the present winter?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement which I made in the House on 5th August last and which is reported in column 1480 of the bound Volume 187 of the OFFICIAL REPORT. AS the money will not be available until next financial year, I am unable to arrange for the execution of any additional work on roads in rural areas during the coming winter, but I expect to be able to settle in advance the details of the works to be undertaken when the new year opens.
§ Mr. HURDI suppose there will be unemployment grants coming to the rural roads in the ensuing winter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo doubt representations have been made to the Unemployment Grants Committee and will be forwarded to my Department in the usual course.