HC Deb 11 April 1961 vol 638 cc3-4W
26. Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total cost to date of road construction in the Lochportain Estate in North Uist; and when it is intended to complete the linking of this road with the main island highway.

Mr. Maclay

The local road system of some 5¼ miles on the estate has been virtually completed at a cost of £65,000.

EXPENDITURE AUTHORISED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON TRUNK ROADS INCLUDING TRUNK ROAD SCHEMES IN THE CROFTER COUNTIES PROGRAMME
County Council 1959–60 1960–61
Crofter Counties Schemes Others Total Crofter Counties Schemes Others Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Sutherland … … 398 59,837 60,235 40,634 — 40,634
Ross and Cromarty … … — 125,869 125,869 — 16,186 16,186
Inverness … … — 10,145 10,145 75,656 3,781 79,437
Argyll … … 44,749 1,650 46,399 120,000 6,424 126,424

Mr. John MacLeod

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the amount of major improvement grant money authorised by his Department on classified roads, including Crofter Coun-

Detailed plans for linking it with the main island road are at present being considered by Inverness County Council but I cannot say when I may be able to authorise grant on the cost which is bound to be substantial.