§ Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the damage done to waterlogged roads in Shetland this winter; and what Grants will be available for repairs.
§ Mr. BarnesI am aware that roads in Shetland, as in other parts of the country, have suffered this winter from frost, snow and floods. The cost of repair of classified roads is eligible for grant within the overall classification grant made annually to the county council for road maintenance.