HC Deb 30 November 1943 vol 395 c187
34. Mr. Boothby

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is in consultation with the Minister of Reconstruction on the subject of the proposed Forth-Clyde canal and similar schemes of national development in Scotland after the war?

Mr. Johnston

I am in consultation with the Minister of War Transport on the subject referred to in my hon. Friend's Question, and with the Minister of Reconstruction in regard to Scottish reconstruction questions generally.

Mr. Boothby

Can my right hon. Friend say when he expects anything to emerge from the consultations?

Mr. Johnston

The Minister of War Transport, who sits in another place, has set up a small group to examine this question departmentally, and obviously it will be done as speedily as possible.