§ 76. Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a further statement on the progress of, and future expenditure on, the road programme in Scotland.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. John Maclay)On 30th July, 1957, I announced that the Scottish road programme for the four years 1958–62 would provide for the authorisation of schemes involving Government expenditure of £40 million. By 31st March, 1959, I shall have authorised about half of this amount, including £15½ million in respect of the Forth Road Bridge. Schemes which I hope to authorise during the remaining three years of this programme are in various stages of preparation. I cannot yet make any announcement as to the level of expenditure from 1962–63 onwards.
§ Sir T. MooreIs my right hon. Friend aware that that is a most satisfactory statement?