§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress he is making in his talks with Airdrie Town Council, Lanark County Council and British Waterways with a view to the adoption of a scheme for the infilling of the Monkland Canal, and the removal of this danger within the Burgh of Airdrie; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossAirdrie Town Council, which would be responsible for initiating any scheme for the infilling of this stretch of the Monkland Canal, has stated that at present it has no proposals to put forward, in view of its other financial commitments. The council is aware that such a scheme would be eligible in principle for a Government grant of 85 per cent. of the approved net cost.