§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Transport what is his estimate of the proportion of the total mileage of roads in England in 1973 which will be motorways, dual carriageways and trunk roads, respectively.
§ Mr. MarshIt is estimated that the total mileage of roads in England in 1973 will be about 154,000. Of this, it is estimated that about 1,000 miles will be motorway, all with dual carriageways, 1,100 miles dual carriageway trunk road, and 4,350 miles single carriageway trunk road. An estimate for non-trunk dual carriageways is not readily available.
§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Transport what was the average sum per mile spent, including local and central government expenditure, on new construction and improvement of all roads in England; and what was the sum per mile spent on maintenance, in each year from 1960 to 1968.
Mr. Bob BrownThe information is not available in the form requested and I will write to the hon. Member giving him such information as is available.