HC Deb 08 December 1958 vol 597 c6W
60. Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much finance has so far been made available for the improvement of rural roads under the Agriculture (Improvement of Roads) Act, 1955; and how much has been made available in Wales.

Mr. Godber

At 30th September, 1958, the total cost of works approved was £525,000, attracting grant of approximately £239,000 in Wales and £153,000 in England. In addition schemes involving expenditure of £134,000 are now under consideration, of which £116,000 would be spent in Wales.