§ 62. Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Minister of Transport from what date the 100 per cent. grant five-year plan for the Highland counties is calculated to have begun; what proportion of the total money available has been spent to the latest convenient date; and whether he is satisfied with the progress being made?
§ Mr. BurginThe first contract from my Department was let in August, 1936. On 31st October, 1937, the total value of works completed and in progress, either by direct labour or by contract amounted approximately to £I,800,000, in respect of which payments of about £540,000 have been made. I am satisfied with the progress made.