§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Minister of Transport what is the mileage of completed motorway roads in the South Western Economic Region for the years 1962–63 and to date, respectively; what mileage of motorway is under construction in the region at the current date; and what plans exist for future motorway roads in the region.
Mr. Bob BrownIn the South Western Economic Region 8.3 miles of motorway were completed by 1962, 10.5 miles by290W the end of 1963 and to date the total is 29.7. A further 12.25 miles are under construction and 96.5 in active preparation comprising contracts starting in 1969. Published plans for the region provide for the extension of M5 to Exeter, about 50 miles.