§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Minister of Transport how many miles of motorway, dual carriageway and other roads have been completed in each year since 1960; and how many additional miles are expected to be completed before the end of 1970.
§ Mr. MarshDetails of motorways and dual-carriageway trunk roads completed in England since 1960 are as follows:—
Motorways (Calendar year) miles Trunk Roads Dual Carriageways (Financial year) miles 1960 45 54 1961 21 50 1962 50 56 1963 95 56 1964 8 65 1965 75 54 1966 49 48 1967 78 84 1968 30 41 Additional by end 1970 140 (approx.) 120 (approx.) The additional miles include schemes expected to be completed up to December, 1970, and these may be subject to minor unforeseen delays.
Similar details in respect of other roads are not readily available.