HC Deb 25 March 1959 vol 602 c1319
42. Mr. Russell

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many miles of trunk road will be laid down under the present road programme.

Mr. Watkinson

Since the end of 1954 about 90 miles of new trunk road have been completed. It is expected that about 180 miles will be finished in the next two years. In addition, preparatory work is going ahead on some 840 miles.