HC Deb 03 March 1971 vol 812 cc436-7W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of motorway were started in Staffordshire in the years 1959 to 1964, inclusive, and in the years 1965 to 1970 inclusive.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

30.8 miles and 13.3 miles respectively.

Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of motorway were completed in Staffordshire in the years 1959 to 1964, inclusive, and in the years 1965 to 1970, inclusive.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

16.5 miles and 27.6 miles respectively.

Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many miles of motorway will be completed in Staffordshire under current plans in the years 1971 to 1975, inclusive;

(2) how many miles of motorway will be started in Staffordshire under current plans in the years 1971 to 1975, inclusive.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

No new motorways through Staffordshire are programmed. 8 miles are in the early stages of preparation and might be programmed for completition by the end of 1975, subject to completion of statutory procedures and the availability of funds.