§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Minister of Transport what is the annual rate of expenditure from public funds on roads, including local authority roads.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe annual rate of expenditure on roads has risen considerably in recent years and will continue to rise. It is expected that expenditure from central and local government funds on roads in England in 1965–66 will be about £335 million. This includes the cost of new construction and major improvements, minor improvements, maintenance, road lighting, public car parks and administration. It does not include the cost of policing.