HC Deb 25 January 1977 vol 924 c580W
Mr. Miscampbell

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the total expenditure on road building and road improvement within his responsibilities in the last three financial years.

Mr. William Rodgers

Total expenditure on new construction and improvement of trunk roads including motorways in England in the last three financial years was £258 million in 1973–74, £284.2 million in 1974–75 and £375.3 million in 1975–76. All figures are at prices prevailing at the time. Expenditure in real terms has fallen slightly since 1973–74.