§ Mr. Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the sum of money spent on the roads programme in Scotland in each of the last four years; what is the proposed expenditure for the current year; and if he will list the sums year by year.
§ Mr. William RossExpenditure on the construction and improvement of trunk and principal roads in Scotland was:
£m 1971–72 … … … 40.5 1972–73 … … … 40.0 1973–74 … … … 44.0 1974–75 … … … 63.2 The proposed expenditure for 1975–76 at 1974 prices is £60.3 million.