HC Deb 10 March 1971 vol 813 cc101-2W
52. Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now announce further targets for motorway construction in the 1970's; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

There are at present 441 miles of dual three-lane and 228 miles of dual two-lane motorway in use in England. The additional mileage to be completed by 1980 will depend on the outcome of the review of inter-urban road strategy which my right hon. Friend is carrying out. Meanwhile over 750 miles of additional motorway are being built or are in preparation, and I expect this will be complete during the next five years.

My right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and for Wales are responsible for trunk road motorways in those countries.