HC Deb 27 April 1971 vol 816 cc93-4W
Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the total estimated commitments outstanding on 31st March last, and the total estimated new commitments in 1971–72, in respect of new construction and major improvements for trunk roads and for principal roads and loans to highway authorities, respectively.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Commitments outstanding in respect of new road construction and improvements at 31st March, 1971, were:

£m.
Trunk roads (including motorways) 31.2
Principal roads (grants) 24.2
Loans Nil
55.4

Provisional totals for new commitments in 1971–72 are:

£m.
Trunk roads(including motorways) 40.5
Principal roads(grants) 21.3
Loans Nil
61.8