asked the Minister of Transport how many miles of road have been built, improved or repaired under the Crofter Counties Scheme; how many miles have still to be completed; and what will be the total cost falling on the Treasury and the local authorities, respectively.

Four hundred and eighty miles of roads have been built; improved, or repaired, under the Crofter Counties Programme and works on 702 miles have still to be carried out. The cost, which is expected to amount to £10¼ million, is borne entirely by the Road Fund.