§ 31. Mr. Stodartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the cost of surveying the origin and destination of traffic approaching the city of Edinburgh will be borne by his Department.
§ Mr. N. MacphersonThe survey will attract grant of 50 per cent., but for the part of it which is of direct use for trunk road plans the grant will be 100 per cent.
§ Mr. StodartIs my hon. Friend aware that the survey is being made primarily in connection with the proposed by-pass round the city of Edinburgh? In view of the long-term importance of the project, is the grant being paid at the maximum rate?
§ Mr. MacphersonThe grant is the normal amount paid. The survey will be of great value in the future planning of the City's internal road system, and it is primarily directed to ascertain what is known as the by-passable traffic.