HC Deb 06 March 1928 vol 214 c957
29. Mr. MACQUISTEN

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will assist the Lochaber district committee in erecting a single-line bridge at Lochy in place of the present dangerous bridge?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)

In the special circumstances I am willing to consider favourably an application on these lines.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that his Department offered substantial assistance for a two-way bridge, but the district could not afford their quota, and an amount was offered for a single-line bridge, but the district could not afford that, and will he consider increasing the contribution to 90 per cent. for a one-way instead of 75 per cent. for a two-way bridge?

Colonel ASHLEY

I have not been ungenerous, I am giving them 75 per cent.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that they require 90 per cent.?

Mr. MACLEAN

If the right hon. and gallant Gentleman will send some of these methylated-spirit-drinking people up there, they will see double.