Dual Carriageway, Motorways and Trunk Roads

HC Deb 21 October 1969 vol 788 c926

7. Mr. Fred Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total mileage of dual carriageway, motorways and trunk roads in use in Wales on 1st January, 1969; and how many miles have been brought into use since then.

Mr. E. Rowlands

Fifty-one miles and 8.5 miles respectively, representing an increase of over 16 per cent.

Mr. Evans

In view of the fact, of which my hon. Friend is well aware, that some people in Wales are dedicated to basking in a sense of deprivation, will he say if there is any further good news he can give us about projected developments?

Mr. Rowlands

A further 9.5 miles of trunk roads are under construction at present and work on a further 11.3 miles of dual carriageway will be started in the next few months.