§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what part of the £18 million cut in spending on major roads in 1968–69, and of the £29 million saving in 1969–70, will occur in Scotland; and if he will itemise the roads which will be affected.
§ Mr. Ross:The reductions in planned expenditure will be £2 million in 1968–69 and £3 million in 1969–70, but in both years investment in the road programme will still increase. The schemes to be delayed will be decided in the light of progress made in preparation to the contract-letting stage.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what part of the £75 million saving in local authority 659W spending on roads in 1968–69 and 1969–70 will occur in Scotland; and if he will itemise the savings county by county.
§ Mr. Ross:I am requesting local authorities to save in all £3.8 million in 1968–69 and £4 million in 1969–70 on the maintenance of all their roads and on the improvement of non-principal roads. Each authority will be asked to reduce its expenditure for these purposes by about 15 per cent.