§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the allocation of funding for local road safety schemes in real and constant terms for(a) 1995–96, (b)1996–97 and 1997–98. [26172]
§ Mr. NorrisSome £50 million is allocated to local safety schemes in 1995–96. This is programmed to rise to £55 million in 1996–97 and £60 million in 1997–98. Based on the latest estimate of the GDP deflator, the figures—in 1995–96 prices—amount to £50 million in 1995–96, £53.66 million in 1996–97 and £57.25 million in 1997–98.