HC Deb 23 February 1938 vol 332 c349
56. Mr. Sexton

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is prepared to give an increased grant to the Durham County Council to enable urgent alterations and repairs to roads and bridges in Weardale and Teesdale areas to be undertaken?

Mr. Burgin

My Department has not, as yet, received any scheme for the improvement of roads or bridges in the Weardale or Teesdale areas. The rates of grant applicable to highway improvement schemes take into account both the relative financial position of each area and the type of work. The County of Durham is included among the authorities to which the highest rates apply.