§ 128. Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the estimated expenditure on trunk roads in the South-West region on the 18th June, 1970, for the period 1971–75; and what is the latest estimate of expenditure for that period.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineIn June last year it was expected that about £160 million would be spent on improved motorways and other trunk roads in the region during the period 1970–71–1974–75. I now estimate that the total could reach £170 million. Land costs and maintenance are excluded.
§ 129. Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate expenditure on new and improved trunk roads in Cornwall including maintenance, cleansing and administration, in the financial year 1970–71.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineFigures for 1970–71 will be available later this year when local authorities' returns have been received.