Northern Region (Roads)

HC Deb 11 November 1970 vol 806 c180W

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of motorway were constructed between 1958 and 1964, and 1964 and 1970 in the Northern Region; and how many miles are under construction at present.

Mr. Graham Page

1958–64 (inclusive) nil.

1965-to date 83 miles.

There are 19 miles of motorway under construction in the Region.

Mr. Armstrong

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the public expenditure on roads in the Northern Region in the years ending 31st March, 1964, and 31st March, 1970, respectively; and what is the proposed expenditure for the years ending 31st March, 1972, and 31st March, 1973.

Mr. Graham Page

Public expenditure on road construction in the Northern Economic Planning Region for 1963–64 and 1969–70 was £9 million and £45.4 million respectively at out-turn prices^*.

The level of expenditure in 1971–72 and 1972–73 cannot be forecast precisely at this stage but is expected to be of the same order as for 1969–70.

^* These figures exclude land and road maintenance costs which are not readily available.