§ Lieut.-Colonel CAMPIONasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the unnecessary duplication that occurs owing to the Ministry making the county councils the intermediary in respect of roads other than main roads; and whether he can see his way for the future to communicate directly with the local council or councils concerned?
§ Mr. GOSLINGDirect communication is always maintained between my Department and the district councils. I am not prepared, however, to depart from the present procedure by which use is made of the county councils in the administration of the grants towards the maintenance and improvement of all Class I and Class II roads in their areas.