§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, in addition to other direct and indirect taxes, approximately £1 million was paid in taxation by owners of motor vehicles in Lincoln; and approximately what proportion of this amount will be spent on road construction and maintenance.
§ Mr. MarplesGovernment expenditure on roads is not related in any way to particular sources of revenue. The hon. Member may rest assured that within the system of national priorities Lincoln will receive its share of the available funds.