HC Deb 06 December 1966 vol 737 cc291-2W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Transport what percentage of the mileage of roads in Wales and England, respectively, are Class 1. Class 2, Class 3, and unclassified.

Mr. Swingler

The following are the figures as at 1st April, 1965:

Wales England
per cent. per cent.
Class I 7.0 8.9
Class II 8.8 7.9
Class III 28.9 24.2
Unclassified 50.4 55.2

Under the provisions of the Local Government Bill, the present classes of roads classified for the purpose of grant are to be replaced on 1st April, 1967, by a new class of roads, to be called prin-

jects in the Greater London Council area which were due to start between August, 1965 and January, 1966 and which were deferred for six months, showing in each case the target starting date at the time of deferment, the target completion date at the time of deferment, the actual or revised target starting date, the revised target completion date and the estimated cost at the time of deferment.

Mr. Swingler

Following is the information:

cipal roads. In this connection my right hon. Friend is at present carrying out a comprehensive review of the highway system, of which she hopes to announce the outcome very shortly. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, is carrying out a similar review of highways in Wales.