§ 106. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what mileage of new trunk roads was constructed, 94W as distinct from those which were realigned or widened, in each of the financial years 1950–51 to 1955–56, respectively; and what it is estimated will be constructed, as distinct from authorised, in 1956–57 and in other future years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. WatkinsonEleven miles of new trunk road were constructed in the years 1950–56; I cannot say at present what length of new trunk roads will be constructed in 1956–57 or in any future year. Following are the figures for each year:
1950–51 … … … 3¼ miles 1951–52 … … … 2½ miles 1952–53 … … … 1½ miles 1953–54 … … … ¼ mile 1954–55 … … … 1½ miles 1955–56 … … … 2 miles Total … 11 miles