HC Deb 09 December 1974 vol 883 cc11-2W
Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the British Roads Federation or individual companies involved in road construction or manufacture of road-making materials concerning the level of expenditure on road construction and maintenance; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Carmichael

We have received representations from a number of organisations, including the British Road Federation and from individual companies. I have told them I am well aware of their concern about the reduced levels of expenditure.

Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the mileage of all-purpose dual carriageways in use on strategic trunk roads and on other trunk roads, respectively, on 30th September 1974.

Mr. Carmichael

The total mileage of all-purpose dual-carriageway trunk roads in England in use as at 30th September 1974 was 1,061.17 miles. There is no distinction between strategic trunk roads and other trunk roads.