HC Deb 10 March 1970 vol 797 cc274-5W
Mr. Woof

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what are the estimated dates and costs of completion of Gateshead Western Pass;

  1. (2) what are the estimated dates and costs of completion of the road improvements on A695 at Scotswood Bridge, Blaydon-on-Tyne;
  2. (3) what are the estimated dates and costs of completion of the road improvements to A694 at Dipwood Road, Rowlands Gill, County Durham;
  3. (4) what are the estimated dates and costs of the completion of the highway construction on the A694, west of Winlaton Mill, County Durham;
  4. (5) what are the estimated dates and costs of completion of the road improvements on A695 at Paygate Crossroads, Crawcrook, Ryton-on-Tyne;
  5. (6) what are the estimated dates and costs of completion of the road improvements on A6076 at Andrews House Bridge, Marley Hill, Whickham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Mr. Bob Brown

I am advised by the highway authorities that the information is as follows:

land and Durham, arising from the ravages of a severe winter.

Mr. Bob Brown

Maintenance of local roads in Northumberland and Durham is a matter for the local highway authorities. Maintenance of these roads, like the rest of their expenditure, is assisted by the rate support grant. The percentage of resources allocated to highway maintenance is for the authorities' own decision.