§ 106. Mr. Gourlayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he received representations from Fife County Council requesting authority for an immediate start on the Kelty-Cowdenbeath by-pass, in view of the present unemployment problem in the county, and the necessity of improving the road system from the Forth Road Bridge to Perth and the north; and what was the nature of his reply.
§ Mr. NobleFife County Council wrote to me on 25th February. The council, as my agents, have just completed their investigation of the line for this by-pass. Before I can authorise the scheme, which is included in the present five-year programme, an order establishing the line must be made, after which I shall invite the council to prepare the plans and contract documents.
§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the growing unemployment problem in Fife, he will immediately authorise the Kelty-Cowdenbeath by-pass as a major road improvement scheme.
§ Mr. NobleFife County Council, as my agents, have just completed their investigation of the line for this by-pass. Before I can authorise the scheme, which is included in the present five-year programme, an order establishing the line must be made, after which I shall invite the council to prepare the plans and contract documents.