§ 86. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Transport to what extent road repairs undertaken by local authorities are in arreas; and to what causes he attributes this.
§ Mr. MarplesI do not accept the implication that highway authorities in general are in arrears with road repairs. I consider that, in the light of the urgent need to concentrate on improvements and new construction, the standard of road maintenance over the country as a whole is satisfactory.