HC Deb 20 June 1950 vol 476 c111W
126. Mr. Grimond

asked the Minister of Transport whether the sum of £750,000 which it was recently announced will be spent on Highland and Island roads over the next three years is in addition to normal grants; when he will be able to announce the amount allocated to each county; and to what extent any part of the grant will be available for unclassified roads.

Mr. Barnes

The sum of £750,000 represents estimated total expenditure on a special programme of work on classified roads to be carried out in addition to the normal road investment programme. The proportion to be borne by the Exchequer will be in addition to normal grants. I hope soon to inform the county councils concerned of the works to be included in the programme.