HC Deb 02 August 1961 vol 645 cc169-70W
48. Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Transport how much money was spent by the Government on new road construction and major improvements in Lancashire in the financial years ending 31st March, 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961, respectively; and how much he expects to spend in the three financial years 1961–62, 1962–63 and 1963–64.

Mr. Marples

Payments for schemes in the administrative county of Lancashire in the four years were £3.2 million, £5.5 million, £4.5 million and £4.6 million. Estimated payments in 1961–62, 1962–63, and 1963–64 are £12 million, £11 million and £8 million.