§ 71. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Minister of Transport what is the cost of road construction in the Hartlepool and Tees- side area for the years 1963–64 and 1967–68.
Mr. Bob BrownThe information is not readily available in the form requested. I am writing to my hon. Friend.
§ 72. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Minister of Transport how much was spent on the provision of new roads in the years 1962, 1963, 1966 and 1967, respectively; and how many miles of motorway were constructed in each of those years, respectively.
Mr. Bob BrownThe expenditure from central funds on major improvements and new construction in England and Wales in the years concerned was:
Financial Year £m. 1962–63 81.6 1963–64 106.5 1966–67 147.6 1967–68 (provisional) 203.6 The mileage of motorway completed in England was:
Year Miles 1962 49.5 1963 96 1966 49.2 1967 77.8 Twenty-three miles have been completed in Wales.