§ 32. Mr. SAKLATVALAasked the Minister of Transport what has been the total expenditure during the last three years for which figures are available on the construction of new roads or on the widening and extension of old roads; how much of this expenditure was incurred in paying for property acquired for them; how much was incurred on payment of wages; and how much on purchase of materials?
§ Colonel ASHLEYA table showing the total highway expenditure by local authorities for each year from 1910–11 to the last year for which figures are available is published in the annual report on the administration of the Road Fund, but the returns are not made in a form that enables the expenditure to be allocated under the heads mentioned in the hon. Member's question.
§ Mr. SAKLATVALAIn view of the fact that great schemes are projected for the benefit of labour, is it not highly necessary that the figures should be classified to show how much of the road relief fund goes to landlords?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not know that that will be possible, but I will inquire.