§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the large number of village roads in the Western Isles for which only small sums from district councils' funds are available on a waiting list basis spread over many years, he will refer to the Highlands and Islands Development Board the problem of speeding up and assisting financially the solution of the problem of bringing these neglected tracks up to a reasonable standard.
§ Mr. RossThis is essentially a question of availability of finance, and I am satisfied that I do not need to refer it to the Board. In any case I have no doubt they will pay full regard to the problem when considering development proposals for specific places or districts.