§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Minister of Transport when the decision to build the Leeds-Sheffield motorway was made; when work was started on it; what is the total price of the contract; and when it is expected the new road will be completed and available for use by the public.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe decision to survey the route was taken in 1959; work started in April, 1965; the total price of the eight contracts is £40 million; it is expected that the road will be completed and opened by the autumn of 1968.