HC Deb 13 June 1972 vol 838 cc299-300W
Mr. Gower

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the total esti- mated commitments outstanding on 31st March last and the total estimated new commitments in 1972–73 in respect of new construction and major improvements for trunk roads and for principal roads and loans to highway authorities, respectively.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The information is as follows:

Commitments outstanding at 31.3.72 Estimated Commitments 72/73
£ million £ million
Trunk Roads (including motorways) 34.7 11.5
Principal Roads 7.2 10.8
Loans to highway authorities Nil Nil
41.9 22.3