§ Mr. BellottiTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will quantify the savings expected this year in the road construction budget; what percentage of these savings has been reallocated to (i) road building and (ii) rail investment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThe Government always seek to secure best value for money from its road construction budget. Estimated provision for new construction and renewal of national roads systems in England is £1,842 million gross (£1,755 million net) in the current financial year. We expect to start more than 150 miles of new roads this year.