§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been central Government expenditure on road developments and improvements over the past six years on the Ayrshire section of the A 70.
§ Mr. McElhone£0.4 million in specific grant. Central Government expenditure
802Wfunds are made to assist transport in Scotland; and if he will break down the sum into the recipient bodies, associations, authorities, or other organisations receiving any such payments.
§ Mr. McElhoneThe Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible for the following specific grants and loans payable in the current financial year 1976–77. In addition, grants by local authorities to transport undertakings are relevant expenditure for rate support grant. Assistance on a Great Britain basis, for example, to British Rail, and the development of airports has not been included.
by way of rate support grant cannot be separately identified.