HC Deb 01 December 1971 vol 827 c101W
50. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will include among the additional public works to provide employment in Scotland, a new bridge over the Lower Tweed at Kelso, in view of its bearing on the implementation of the working party's recommendations for the future planning of Kelso.

Mr. Younger

This is a major scheme requiring an amendment to the Kelso Development Plan, and thereafter considerable work in design and preparation. Thus it could not be undertaken within the current Special Works Programme.