§ 12. Major McCallum,asked the Minister of War Transport if he is aware that the inhabitants of the Ardnamurchan peninsula in North Argyll are dissatisfied with the condition of the main traffic artery of the peninsula, the Salen-Kilchoan Road; and will he give instructions to his Department to bring this road within the scope of the Crofter County Road Scheme for reconstruction where necessary and overall maintenance.
§ Mr. BarnesI regret that I cannot see my way to widen the scope of the Crofter Counties Scheme to include this Class II 763 road. The hon. and gallant Member will no doubt bear in mind that, as I indicated in my statement on 28th January last, the rate of grant from the Road Fund to approved expenditure on the maintenance and improvement of Class II roads will be increased from 50 per cent. to 60 per cent. from the beginning of the next financial year.
§ Major McCallumShould the local authority apply to the right hon. Gentleman's Department for the increased grant to help them to maintain this road?
§ Mr BarnesThey will get this grant automatically. The notification has been forwarded to them, and they can now proceed.