HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 c997
32. Mr. T. GRIFFITHS

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the damage to roads caused by last week's storm in Monmouthshire; and whether he will consider making a grant to repair the damage, as Monmouthshire is a necessitous area and has suffered on account of the industrial depression?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANS-PORT (Mr. Parkinson)

My right hon. Friend's attention has been called to the damage caused to roads and bridges in Monmouthshire by the recent storm. He has informed the county council that he is prepared to consider applications for grants from the Road Fund towards the cost of approved schemes for remedying the damage.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the very great damage that was done in Devonshire, and should not there be an increased grant to that county?