HC Deb 03 December 1956 vol 561 cc93-4W
106. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what mileage of new trunk roads was constructed, 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. Watkinson

Eleven 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