§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much higher was the expenditure by the central Government on roads in Wales in 1968–69 than in 1966–67.
§ Mr. George ThomasDirect Government expenditure on roads was £14.8 million in 1968–69 and £. million in220W 1966–67. The two figures are not comparable because the basis of direct financial assistance for local authorities' roads was changed from 1st April, 1967, when Rate Support Grant was introduced. The total figures for roads expenditure by central and local government in Wales was £. million in 1966–67 and £. million in 1968–69.