§ Mr. G. Robertsasked the Minister of Transport what amount of grant has been decided for the maintenance of trunk roads and classified roads in Wales. Scotland, and England, respectively, for 1951–52; and how these compare with the amounts granted in 1950–51.
§ Mr. Barnes:The comparative figures are as follows:
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR IMPROVEMENT OF TRUNK AND CLASSIFIED ROADS — 1950–51 Provision for Trunk Roads Grants for Classified Roads £ £ Wales … 670,129 1,152,597 Scotland … 828,221 1,595,315 England … 4,800,010 10,274,244
— 1951–52 Provision for Trunk Roads Grants for Classified Roads £ £ Wales … 832,000 1,487,500 Scotland … 1,041,500 1,943,500 England … 6,166,500 12,969,000