§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had about the location of the new bridge at Helmsdale carrying the A9; and when he expects works on the bridge to begin.
§ Mr. RossThe consultations required by the Trunk Roads Act, 1946, have taken place with statutory bodies and authorities concerned with this scheme, including Sutherland County Council which has approved the proposed site of the new bridge. I expect that work will begin early next summer.