§ 29. Major GLYNasked the Minister of Transport what has been the cost of constructing the new arterial roads completed this year; what does this represent per mile; and what is the average cost per square yard of surface?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNew roads of arterial importance have been opened by numerous local authorities during the present year, and comprehensive particulars of their cost are not in my possession. Having regard to the great variations in the widths and specifications adopted, as well as in the cost of land and the engineering difficulties encountered on different schemes, any average figures would be of little utility. In the Annual Report on the Administration of the Road Fund now in course of preparation I ex- 236 pect to be able to furnish general information on this subject which will be of value to my hon. and gallant Friend.