HC Deb 16 July 1936 vol 314 c2254W
Sir J. LAMB

asked the Minister of Transport the total amount of the estimated cost of the schemes submitted by the Staffordshire County Council under the five-year road plan; the total estimated cost of the schemes approved for commencement in the first year; and the estimated amount of the Road Fund grants to such schemes?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The total estimated cost of schemes in the Five Year Programme submitted by the Staffordshire County Council is £3,165,000. The total estimated cost of schemes approved for commencement in the first year was £122,300, the Road Fund contribution being £80,100. In addition, further schemes, estimated to cost approximately £775,000 have since been approved in principle for grants amounting to £534,000.