§ Mr. Rhodesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the sum total of expenditure estimated for road construction in the Northern Region in the years 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, and 1974–75, respectively.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineIt is planned to invest at least£150 million on motor ways, trunk and principal road improvements in the Northern Region between 1970–71 and 1974–75. The annual incidence of payments will depend on the progress made on individual schemes.
§ Mr. Bagierasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the£150 million to be spent in the Northern Region on road construction over the next five years, as announced on 19th February, is for motorways, trunk and principal roads; and how much is included for the cost of land.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineAll of the£150 million expenditure relates to motorways, 53W trunk and principal roads. Land costs are not included.