HC Deb 05 March 1951 vol 485 cc12-3
21. Mr. Percy Wells

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that a considerable mileage of roads in Kent are in a corrugated and unsafe condition; that permitted expenditure is insufficient to enable the Kent County Council to undertake the necessary re-surfacing; and if he will look into the matter.

Mr. Barnes

I am aware that the funds available for road maintenance during recent years have not been sufficient to keep up the high standards we should all like to see; and this applies not only to Kent, but generally throughout the country. Every care is taken to ensure that the limited funds available to me for grants towards the cost of road maintenance are distributed among the various highway authorities in the most equitable manner.

Mr. Deedes

Is the Minister aware that roads in Kent had exceptionally heavy wear during the war and that that ought to be borne in mind when he is distributing what money there is available?

Mr. Barnes

We shall certainly keep that in mind when the Road Fund moneys are being allocated.