HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 cc340-1W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the capital expenditure in each borough on roads in each of the last five years; and what expenditure is planned for(a) the current year and (b) 1998–99. [6610]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The following table shows the latest information which has been provided to my Department on capital expenditure on roads by London borough councils. The figures for 19976–98 show local authorities' bids for funding, which remain the best available estimates of planned expenditure in that year.

Capital expenditure in each London borough on roads for 1992–93 to 1998–99
(Includes major and minor highway works, but excludes structural maintenance)
London boroughs Capital expenditure from 1992–93 In 1998–99 in £000
Out-turn 1992–93 Out-turn 1993–94 Out-turn 1994–95 Out-turn 1995–96 Budget 1996–97 Bid 1997–98 Estimated 1998–99
Tower Hamlets 76 524 1,226 2,225 1,521 3,518 3,442
Waltham Forest 486 224 1,342 866 734 2,217 4,027
Wandsworth 804 387 4,814 2,632 3,775 3,844 2,065
Westminster 961 2,389 5,443 3232 6,480 5,901 8,245