§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Transport whether he will state the 438W approximate compensation paid during the past 10 years to owners of land secured for the purpose of widening or improving existing or of constructing new main roadways or by-pass roads?
§ Captain WallaceAs regards the trunk roads which came under the direct control of the Ministry of Transport just over two years ago, the sum of £617,155 had been spent on land acquisition up to the end of last month. As regards the remainder of the road system and the trunk roads before they came under the control of the Ministry, it would be necessary to make individual reference to all highway authorities, as the records of expenditure on road works kept at headquarters do not include separate figures snowing the cost of acquiring the necessary land. I hope, therefore, that the hon. Member will not press his request.