§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Transport whether he will indicate the cost to the county councils of Wales and Monmouthshire, separately, for snow clearance and gritting during the recent severe weather conditions for trunk roads, classified and unclassified roads; how much the estimates of the authorities for such work have been exceeded; and how much extra grant is to be made available for the classified and unclassified roads.
§ Mr. MarplesWe do not yet know what the cost to the county councils is likely to be. As for additional grants for classified roads I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen (Dr. King) on 29th January.