HC Deb 10 July 1956 vol 556 cc171-2
11. Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will have a fresh inquiry made as to the estimated cost and best route of a road, suitable for light modern transport, linking the Linn of Dee with the Spey Valley.

Mr. J. Stuart

An inquiry into this proposal would be a matter for the local authorities concerned and in present circumstances I do not think I would be justified in asking them to undertake it.

Mr. Spence

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there is a rapidly changing climate of opinion on this question? Is he further aware that the old proposed routes which were surveyed are not now the best and cheapest, having regard to modern methods of road construction? Before my right hon. Friend finally decides against having this survey made, will he please read the fourth leader in The Times today?