§ 47. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the expected expenditure on the new construction and major improvement of roads in urban areas of Scotland in 1969–70; and what part of this expenditure will be borne respectively by the Exchequer and by local authorities.
§ Mr. RossI expect that expenditure on the new construction and major improvement of roads in urban areas in Scotland will amount to about £15.5 million in 1969–70, towards which the Exchequer will contribute about £10.1 million and local authorities approximately £5.4 million. This excludes the construction of estate roads by private developers.