Mr. FOOT MITCHELLasked the Minister of Transport on how many rural roads work has been commenced since the end of September; and if he can give the number of men to whom employment has thus been given?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYThe only schemes about which I obtain definite information as regards the date of commencement and the number of men employed, are those which have been specially initiated with a view to the relief of unemployment. I regret I am unable to give my hon. Friend the in- 603W formation he asks for in respect of the large number of works of road maintenance and improvement which are being carried out in rural areas, in the ordinary way, with assistance from the Road Fund.