§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the total estimated commitments outstanding on 31st March last and the total estimated new commitments in 1973–74 in respect of new construction and major improvements 221W for trunk roads and for principal roads and loans to highway authorities, respectively.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe information in respect of new construction and improvements is as follows:
Commitments outstanding at 31st March 1973 Estimated commitments 1973–74 £m. £m. Trunk Roads (including Motorways) 25.5 34.0 Principal Roads 7.3 14.8 Loans to Highway authorities Nil Nil 32.8 48.8
§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the estimated cost of the trunk road schemes in the preparation pool at 31st March 1973.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe estimated cost of trunk road and motorway schemes in the preparation pool at 31st March 1973 was £142 million.