§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will treat as urgent the request from Inverness County Council for financial assistance this year with the proposed water scheme in the south end of South 96W Uist in view of the inadequate, inaccessible and contaminated nature of the only sources at present available for human and livestock needs.
§ Mr. MaclayDetails of this scheme are being cleared as quickly as possible so that there should be no delay in making a start if the County Council decide to proceed with it this year. The Council already know that the scheme will earn grant under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage Acts.