HC Deb 11 December 1929 vol 233 cc455-6
59. Mr. TINKER

asked the Minister of Transport the total amount of the Government grant towards the cost of making the Liverpool-Manchester road now in the course of construction: and will he state what percentage it is of the total cost?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

The Government grant towards the cost of the Liverpool-East Lancashire road is limited to £2,250,000, or 75 per cent. of the approved cost of the scheme, whichever is less.

Mr. TINKER

Can my hon. Friend tell us how many people are employed on this road, and when it, will be finished?

Mr. MORRISON

I am afraid that that question must be put on the Paper.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the owners of the land alongside the road be asked to contribute to the cost?

Mr. MORRISON

I should require notice of that question, but in any case—

Mr. SPEAKER

I do not think that that question arises here.