HC Deb 18 January 1967 vol 739 cc85-6W
Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what mileage of motorways construction will be commenced in Scotland in 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.

Mr. Ross

Starting dates cannot be precisely forecast because they depend on the completion of statutory and other processes. The schemes expected to start in the next four to five years amount to about 45 miles, of which about 12 miles should be started in 1967.

Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what mileage of motorways will be opened in Scotland during 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.

Mr. Ross

Completion dates of motorway schemes cannot be accurately forecast until statutory powers have been obtained and contracts let, but on present plans I estimate that the mileages to be opened will be as follows—

Year Miles
1967 9
1968 10¼
1969
1970 18½