Roads (Lewis).

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland. – in the House of Commons am ar 8 Mai 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Alexander Livingstone Mr Alexander Livingstone , Ross and Cromarty

72.

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether the grant applied for by the Harris District Committee for the construction of a road from Amhuinsuidhe to Huisinish has now been made available?

Mr. ADAMSON:

I am informed that the Unemployment Grants Committee have approved this scheme for the purpose of a grant.

HON. MEMBERS:

What is the name of the place?

Photo of Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy , Kingston upon Hull Central

Which is going to be the terminal point of this road?

Photo of Mr John Whitley Mr John Whitley , Halifax

It is stated in the question.

Photo of Mr Alexander Livingstone Mr Alexander Livingstone , Ross and Cromarty

73.

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has received a further communication from the Lewis school management committee regarding the necessity for constructing a road to enable the children of Orinsay to attend school; and whether he has taken steps to ensure that these children will have access to the school at the earliest possible date?

Mr. ADAMSON:

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part. I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to his question on the same subject of 13th March. I understand the Board of Agriculture have forwarded for signature by the holders concerned a document containing an undertaking to implement the conditions referred to in that answer, and that when the document is signed and returned the construction of the path will be commenced.