HC Deb 15 December 1952 vol 509 c120W
68. Mr. M. MacMillan

asked the Minister of Transport what plans he has for improvement of communications between the Island of North Uist and Benbecula in place of the now abandoned scheme for a causeway across the North Ford.

Mr. Braithwaite

The Causeway Scheme is still included in the County Development Plan, but in present economic circumstances my right hon. Friend could not approve it.

69. Mr. M. MacMillan

asked the Minister of Transport what applications he has before him from Inverness County Council for financial assistance towards the cost of road works in the Islands of Harris, North and South Uist and Barra, respectively.

Mr. Braithwaite

None, at present.