Lieutenant-Colonel MURRAYasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that the Board of Agriculture for England has invited the Kent Farmers' Union to submit claims for the inauguration of motor transport services for light railways for assisting agriculturists and others in rural districts in disposing of produce; and whether it is in contemplation that the Board of Agriculture for Scotland should act similarly in respect of those districts in Scotland where better communications and more efficient means of disposing of agricultural produce are urgently needed?
§ Mr. MUNROI am aware that the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries are conducting certain inquiries as to possible improvements in rural transport. As indicated in my reply to my hon. and gallant Friend on the 27th March, the question of rural transport facilities in Scotland (including motor facilities) has been considered by a special Committee appointed by me. Their Report is now in my hands, and it will receive my consideration in consultation with the Scottish Board.