§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Transport what was the total sum paid in grants to the city of Bristol for new or improved roads in the year 1963–64; how much was authorised for the year 1964–65 by 1st July of that year; and what were the totals paid in 1964–65 and in 1965–66 to date.
§ Mr. SwinglerGrants were issued as follows:
£ Total for 1963–64 208,000 By 1st July in 1964–65 30,000 Total for 1964–65 1,258,000 To 28th February in 1965–66 266,000
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Transport what was the total cost of the road improvements suggested by the Bristol Corporation for the year 1965–66; and what was the total sum authorised by her Department for that period.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe road improvement programme is negotiated between the Department and the local authority concerned in relation to the available funds. For Bristol Corporation this process has resulted so far this year in the issue of grants for £266,000. Further schemes of a gross total cost of nearly £2.5 million are under consideration.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Transport what additions she has made to the motorway proposals southwest of Bristol already announced by October, 1964.
§ Mr. SwinglerMy right hon. Friend intends to publish soon proposals to extend the M.5 motorway from East Brent to Edithmead. A further extension, or the provision of a dual carriageway all-purpose road, from Edithmead to Exeter is under examination.