§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current cost of the large new road signs used on English motorways.
§ Mr. William RodgersNo new type of motorway sign is currently being erected. 'The cost of erecting a typical advance direction sign measuring 20 ft by 20 ft, including posts, foundations and lighting, is £4,000.
§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what is his estimate of the amount which will be spent in England by the Government and local authorities on road signs during the next 10 years;
(2) how much has been spent by the Government on road signs during the last five years.
§ Mr. William RodgersI regret that this information is not available.