HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 cc124-5W
46. Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport what was the estimated expenditure on the road programme for the years 1968–69 and 1969–70 before the announcement of the cuts; and what is the present estimate.

Mr. Swingler

For planning purposes public expenditure on the English road programme for the years 1968–69 and 1969–70 had been estimated as in the region of£280 million and£300 million respectively before the announcement of the cuts. Estimated expenditure is now expected to be about£14 million and£24 million lower.