§ 41. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when work on the Eoligarry road, in the Isle of Barra, is to begin; the estimated cost; the contribution towards it of his Department; and the number of men to be employed.
§ Mr. MaclayI hope that the building of this road will start as soon as possible after the details of a suitable scheme have been worked out with Inverness County Council. The estimated cost of the scheme and my total contribution towards it cannot be determined until these details are settled, but road grant of 50 per cent. will in any event be payable. I understand that about 25 to 30 men may be employed on the work.
§ Mr. MacMillanIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's own expressed willingness to help on this road, which has now been on record since the summer of last year, will he approach the county council and make it clear that he is prepared to offer assistance as soon as the county council is prepared to accept it?
§ Mr. MaclayI understand that this road is now first in the county council's list of assisted roads schemes, and I hope the matter will move fast now.