HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 cc366-7W
Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport how many miles of motorway have been started in the Greater London area since April, 1964; which sections these are; and how many of these have been completed.

Mr. Swingler:

Started Completed Length (miles)
M1 Extension (Aldenham to Brockley Hill) 5/64 10/66 4*
* Only 1 mile is within Greater London.

Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport how many miles of motorway were

(a) Motorways under construction on 1st January, 1967
M.1 Extension, Brockley Hill to Page Street—4¼ miles
(b) Motorways to be commenced during the years 1967–1970 respectively
Because of uncertainties arising from the procedures necessary before construction can begin, it is not possible to make accurate annual forecasts.
Period 1967–1970 inclusive
Mileage Commence Complete
M.1 Extension, Brockley Hill to Page Street … 4.25 1967
M.1 Extension, Fiveways Corner Flyover … 0.5 1967 1969
M.1 Extension, Page Street-North Circular Road 2.2 Yes Later
M.11—London-Bishops Stortford: Length in Greater London 2.0 Yes Later
M.23—London-Crawley: Length in Greater London 8.35 Yes Later
  1. (c) Motorways to be completed during the years 1967–1970 respectively See above
  2. (d) Motorway Box

None of the above schemes is part of the "motorway box". The Greater London Council have certain schemes at various stages of preparation which may form part of a motorway box and for which the Council may, in due course, seek motorway status.