HC Deb 02 April 1930 vol 237 cc1274-5
57. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Transport how many miles of roads were classified Class I and Class II, respectively, for the first time in 1929, distinguishing between those roads which were previously unclassified and those whose classification was altered from Class II to Class I, or vice versa?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

In England and Wales the comparative mileages as at 1st April, 1928, and 1st April, 1929, were:

— 1stApril, 1928. 1st April, 1929. Increase.
Class I Roads 19,669 19,829 160
Class II Roads 12,114 12,244 130

In Scotland the mileages were:—

— 16th May, 1928. 16th May, 1929. Increase.
Class I Roads 5,859 6,167 308
Decrease.
Class II Roads 3,633 3,561 72

It would not be possible without considerable expenditure of time to furnish particulars of mileages of roads altered from Class II to Class I or vice versa or declassified, and I hope that my hon. Friend will not press for these details.