HC Deb 18 December 1958 vol 597 cc218-9W
81. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what schemes in connection with major road improvements in Cornwall were asked for in 1956–57, 1957–58, and 1958–59, respectively; what they were estimated to cost; and what schemes were sanctioned.

1956–57 1957–58 1958–59
No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost
£ £ £
Schemes asked for 65 134,000 74 269,000 31 190,000
Schemes authorised 43 97,000 51 102,000 49 269,000
(to date)
NOTE: In 1958–59 it has already become possible to authorise more schemes than the County Council originally asked for.

82. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will state for each of the years 1954–55 to 1958–59, inclusive, the sums asked for by Cornwall county highway authority for maintenance and improvements, separately, for classified roads, and the sums authorised.

Mr. Nugent

Grants are not made separately for maintenance and minor improvements, but it is possible to give the Answer for the two combined. Since the Answer is in the form of a table I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

Grant applied for Grant received
£ £
1954–55 387,000 387,000
1955–56 404,000 396,000
1956–57 410,700 410,415
1957–58 413,050 411,820
1958–59 429,800 393,000

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