§ 61. Mr. McBrideasked the Minister of Transport if he will list the total mileage of four- and six-lane highways in use in Wales; and what will be the additional mileage of four- and six-lane highways in use by 1970.
§ Mr. Marples44½ miles of four-lane highways are in use. By 1970 there are expected to be in use a further 78¼ miles of four-lane highways. Of these 24¼ miles will be motorways. There will also be a short stretch of six-lane highway.
§ Mr. Pounderasked the Minister of Transport what is the difference in the average cost of construction per mile, excluding the cost of land acquisition, of four-lane highways and six-lane highways.
§ Mr. MarplesAbout £150,000 including the cost of junctions but excluding major bridges and viaducts.