HC Deb 31 January 1968 vol 757 cc295-6W
31. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what financial year he will make provision for the improvements in the A6091 road, namely the construction of a new bridge at Galafoot; the realignment of the road between Galashiels and Darnick; and the improvements required to connect Darnick with the A68.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

The timing of these improvements will be related to the programming of broader developments in the area, which is now being considered by Roxburgh and Selkirk County Councils.

Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the estimated Exchequer expenditure to be incurred on a breathalyser test up to the most recent convenient date; and how many of these tests were positive in the first instance and led to the giving of a sample of blood or urine.

Mr. Buchan

new road construction and improvements in the current financial year.

Mr. Ross

£26.8 million on the road programme and £1.4 million on improvements to local authority roads included in the programme of additional winter works.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the figures for the proposed level of expenditure on construction and improvement of roads in Scotland in 1968–69 and 1969–70 have yet been finalised.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answers I gave to the hon. Members for South Angus (Mr. Bruce-Gardyne) and Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 18th and 19th January, respectively.—[Vol. 756 c.658c. 687–8.]

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the effect on the Scottish road programme of the current review of Government expenditure; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the Answers my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Members for South Angus (Mr. Bruce-Gardyne) and Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 18th and 19th January, respectively.—[Vol. 756, c.658; c. 687–8.]