§ 35. Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the large number of Class 3 or unclassified roads that are extensively used for heavy motor traffic in the Houghton-le-Spring rural district area; and if he proposes to give further aid to the authority in their effort to maintain and widen such roads?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I have recently issued a Circular to local authorities inviting them to submit applications for assistance to roads in rural areas. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the Circular. The provision for these roads will be increased in the next financial year, as the hon. Member is no doubt aware, by an additional £750,000 for unclassified roads.