3. Mr. McKieasked the Minister of Transport if it is now intended to provide a footpath between Ringford village and Tarff bridge, Kirkcudbrightshire, on the main trunk road from Dumfries to Stranraer, which footpath is necessary in the interests of public safety.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. G. R. Strauss)Plans are being prepared for the provision of a footpath between Ringford village and Ringford School during the coming year, if possible. The extension of the 1674 footpath to Tarff Bridge will also be considered.