§ 63. Mr. John Leeasked the Minister of Transport what guidance he has given to local authorities about the application of cuts in highways expenditure; and what representations he has received from the Reading Borough Corporation.
Mr. Bob BrownOn 26th January, 1968, a circular was sent to all local authorities in England asking them to reduce by at least 15 per cent. their planned expenditure on their roads. The need for economy was re-iterated in the recent rate support grant negotiations. There have been discussions with Reading Corporation about one particular proposal.