HC Deb 17 January 1972 vol 829 cc49-50W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the cost of maintaining the M1 since its opening.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

The totals up to the end of 1970–71 financial year wereFor general maintenance and minor repairs —£3,402,023. For resurfacing and other major items—£4,300,016. It is estimated that some £814,000 will be spent in the current financial year on general maintenance and minor repairs and £110,000 on resurfacing.