§ 37. Mr. JAMES WELSH (Paisley)asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made with the scheme for the purification of the River Cart by the Paisley Town Council; the estimated cost of the work; and if he is satisfied that every effort is being made to begin the work soon?
Mr. W. ADAMSONI am informed that on 9th June Paisley Town Council approved of proceeding with a scheme for the relief of unemployment involving the construction of sewage purification works at an estimated cost of £400,000. Plans are being prepared and application for assistance will shortly be made to the Unemployment Grants Committee. 1052 Negotiations are taking place for the acquisition of the necessary land. I am also informed that negotiations have been opened by the town council with the county council of Renfrew regarding the reception and treatment of sewage from part of the county adjoining the burgh. As regards the last part of the question, I may say that so far as the approval of Departments under my jurisdiction is concerned, no delay will occur in dealing with any application that may be made by the local authority.