HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 c40W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total expenditure on roads in Wales, central and local government combined, in 1966–67, 1967–68 and 1968–69; and what is his estimate for the total 1969–70 expenditure.

Mr. George Thomas

The information is as follows:—

1966–67 £29.5m
1967–68 £29.6m
1968–69 £31.2m

It is not possible to estimate accurately in advance what the level of local authority expenditure will be and a reliable figure for 1969–70 cannot be known until returns of such expenditure are received at the end of the financial year.