§ 85. Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Transport what estimates have been made in her Department of the revenues that would accrue from the introduction of tolls on motorways.
§ Mrs. CastleIt is difficult to make reliable estimates of the revenues that tolls on motorways might give. But our studies show that the costs of installation and operation, as well as the indirect costs to the community, would be high.
§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Transport on what mileage of motorways construction will be commenced in England in 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.
§ Mr. SwinglerA substantial mileage will be started during the four year268W period, but because of uncertainties arising from the lengthy procedures necessary before construction can begin it is not possible to make accurate annual forecasts.
§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Transport what mileage of motorways will be opened in England during 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.
§ Mr. Swingler68¾ miles and 39 miles are under construction for completion in 1967 and 1968 respectively. Accurate forecasts for 1969 and 1970 cannot be made until the contracts for the sections concerned have been let, but we expect some 150 miles to be opened during the two year period.