HC Deb 16 December 1980 vol 996 c122W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Minister of Transport what is the present mileage of motorways in the North-West region of the United Kingdom; and what is the present mileage under construction.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

In round figures there are at present 260 miles of motorway in the North-West region. This includes some 5 miles of the M56 in Cheshire which has been completed but is not yet open to traffic. A further 9 miles of motorway are under construction.