asked the, Minister of Transport what the position is regarding the Llansaint-Kidwelly road; and when work will be commenced to make it passable for all vehicles?

Kidwelly town council and Carmarthen county council are to confer on this matter.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a number of colliers have to go many miles out of their way because this road is impassable?

I am extremely sorry to hear that, but, as I say, there is a dispute between the town council and the county council as to responsibility for the road, and I have no control over that.

In the case of a dispute between two local authorities cannot the Minister settle the matter?

Not at this stage, no appeal having been made.