asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state for the years 1937-38, (1) the amounts allocated to each county council under Employment Schemes Vote (rural roads), and (2) the contribution asked for and obtained from each county council to supplement the allocations.

The information will be circulated in the Official Report.

The reply is as follows:

EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES VOTE, 1937-38.

ROADS (RURAL) SCHEMES.

TABLE showing the Grants allocated and the amounts contributed by Local Authorities to supplement the Grants.