§ Mr. Aspinwallasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total sum spent on the repair and maintenance of roads within the county of Avon for the years 1979–80 and 1985–86, in actual prices and in real terms.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe total sums spent on the repair and maintenance of roads within the county of Avon for the years 1979–80 and 1984–85 are given below. The figures for 1985–86 are not yet available.
1979–80 £ million cash 1984–85 prices* 194–85 £ million cash Local Roads 9.4 15.2 15.5 Trunk Roads 1.8 2.9 †5.9 Total 11.2 18.1 21.4 * 1984–85 prices calculated using Highway Maintenance Price Index. † Includes £3.1 million on Severn Bridge.