§ 56. Mr. Danceasked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement about the future of highway grants as a whole; and to what extent they will be affected by the re-examination of priorities within the framework of the road programme.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member for the City of Chester (Mr. Temple) on 4th December.
The review of the highway grant system has wide ramifications. It will certainly take account of the increased emphasis within the road programme on urban road needs.