§ Mr. LECKIEasked the Minister of Transport what is the total estimated cost of the repairs now proceeding to the Crinan Canal, the amount spent to date, and the probable date of the completion of the work?
Mr. STANLEYThe special works for the improvement of the Crinan Canal which were begun in 1930, comprising a new reservoir, new sea locks at Ardrishaig and Crinan, the provision of fenders in the Crinan Beach and new workshops at Ardrishaig, were estimated to cost £76,000. Up to 30th September, the latest date in respect of which figures are available, the expenditure was approximately £75,700. The works are now practically completed, the new locks having been brought into use last month.