§ Sir C. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what Exchequer expenditure is proposed in Scotland for the five years ending 1969–70 on trunk and classified roads, respectively.
§ Mr. NobleIn the five years 1965–70 it is proposed that Exchequer expenditure on the construction of new roads and on major improvements to existing roads should amount to £122.6 million. This figure will comprise Government expenditure of £71.7 million on trunk roads and motorways and Exchequer grants of £50.9 million towards the expenditure of local authorities on classified roads.
For the five years 1964–69 the comparable figures were £105.1 million, £61.4 million and £43.7 million respectively.