§ 68. Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Minister of Transport what plans he has for improvement of communications between the Island of North Uist and Benbecula in place of the now abandoned scheme for a causeway across the North Ford.
Mr. BraithwaiteThe Causeway Scheme is still included in the County Development Plan, but in present economic circumstances my right hon. Friend could not approve it.
§ 69. Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Minister of Transport what applications he has before him from Inverness County Council for financial assistance towards the cost of road works in the Islands of Harris, North and South Uist and Barra, respectively.