HC Deb 09 March 1953 vol 512 cc837-8
42. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Transport when his decision as to the route to be followed by the proposed new road between Lossiemouth and Hopeman will be announced.

Mr. Braithwaite

My right hon. Friend has received the inspector's report of the inquiry held on 2nd February and hopes soon to be able to announce the action he will take upon it.

Mr. Spence

Can the Minister say whether, after he has made his decision, it has to be submitted for approval by his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland?

Mr. Braithwaite

Discussions are going on at the moment with the Health Department of Scotland and with the Admiralty. I cannot anticipate the statement which my right hon. Friend will make.

Mr. Spence

Can my hon. Friend say whether planning permission has to be given by the Secretary of State for Scotland?

Mr. Braithwaite

I think not. Obviously full consultations have to take place.

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

Can my hon. Friend say whether the Department of Agriculture for Scotland have been consulted in the matter?