§ 73. Mr. NEIL MACLEANasked the Minister of Transport whether he is 1409 aware that the township of Ardfernal has been omitted from the Knocreme and Ardmenish road scheme in Jura; whether he is aware that the township of Ardfernal is in common grazing with the township of Knocrume and that the suggested branch road would only mean an additional 600 yards to the proposed scheme; and whether he will consider favourably the inclusion of this township in the road scheme?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am aware that the new road passes at a slight distance from Ardfernal. The question of extending the project is primarily one for the Islay District Committee who promoted the original scheme and to whom I will convey the hon. Member's suggestion.
§ Mr. MACLEANWill the right hon. Gentleman not only convey the suggestion hut make the suggestion on his own behalf?
§ Colonel ASHLEYAll these schemes must originate with the local authority. When they come up I consider them, but they must originate with the local authority.
§ Mr. MACLEANHave you considered the scheme?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not think it has come up to me, but I should like notice.
§ Mr. MACLEANWhen it comes up, will you consider this particular point?