Exchequer Expenditure

HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 cc282-3W

Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Minister of Transport whether the Government still expects Exchequer expenditure on new roads and major improvements in Great Britain to be increased to £280 million by 1970 as provided for in the National Plan.

Mrs. Castle

Yes. It is still our intention to spend £280 million if the economic situation permits.