§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what the percentage difference will be, in real terms, between trunk road construction expenditure in the period 1969–70 to 1973–74, inclusive and that planned on the basis of current policy for the period 1974–75 to 1978–79, inclusive.
§ Mr. William RossOur announced proposals, including oil-related investment, envisaged trunk road construction expenditure, at 1974 survey prices, of about £192 million for the period 1974–75 to 1978–79 inclusive—an increase of about 40 per cent. over the comparable expenditure, also at 1974 prices, for the period 1969–70 to 1973–74 inclusive.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the reduction made since the Budget in the total public expenditure in Scotland planned for 1976–77 for each of the following sectors: trunk road construction, trunk road maintenance and local authority transport.
§ Mr. William RossThe information sought about expenditure levels in 1976–77 at 1974 survey prices is as follows:
rent estimate of the cost of the proposed bridge over the Beauty Firth at Kessock; and when he anticipetes that it will be completed.
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§ Mr. William RossI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Ross and Cromarty (Mr. Gray) on 24th July.—[Vol. 896, c. 305–306.]