§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what grant he has made to the Deer Water Scheme, Lanarkshire; what are the plans for the completion of the scheme; and what has been the effect on employment there.
§ Mr. J. StuartA grant of 47½ per cent. of the approved final cost has been promised. If the present rate of progress can be maintained the work is expected to be complete in 1954. At 30th April, 1952, there was a labour force of 615.