§ 72. Mr. TINKERasked the Minister of Transport the estimated cost of the making of the Liverpool-Manchester road, and the amounts paid by the various areas through which it passes?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Pybus)The answer contains a number of figures and I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The total estimated cost of the Liverpool East Lancashire Road, including the length within the city of Liverpool is £3,000,000.
§ The allocation of the total estimated cost is as follows:
| £ | |
| Ministry of Transport (Road Fund) | 2,250,000 |
| Lancashire County Council | 313,123 |
| Liverpool County Borough Council | 300,664 |
| Mersey Docks and Harbour Board | 83,056 |
| Bootle County Borough Council | 29,070 |
| St. Helens County Borough Council | 24,087 |
| £3,000,000 |