§ 11. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Transport what is the amount of the cut in the Exchequer grant towards the maintenance of roads in the area of the Lindsey County Council; and what percentage of the original proposed grant this represents.
§ Mr. BarnesThe grant will be less by about £10,000, or 4 per cent., than if the estimates of the county council had been accepted in full.
§ Commander MaitlandCan the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope that this grant will be paid back to the county council?
§ Mr. BarnesNot paid back—but consultations are taking place between my divisional road engineer and the county surveyor; I cannot say whether it will lead to any modification in this case.