§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will make a statement on how the positive economic return is evaluated as regards the widening of the A1 Archway Road;
(2) if he will make a statement on the concept of positive economic return in the context of the widening of A1 Archway Road scheme.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe delays at present incurred by vehicles using the Archway Road corridor and adjacent side roads will be reduced when the scheme is complete. The value of this saving in delays shows a rate of return
Sponsor Project Jobs MSC Grant £ North West Arts Association … Promotion of local community interest in the arts (2 projects) 16 45,692 Assistance to poetry drama and writing groups who wish to publish their works 2 4,445 Promotion of community interest in the arts and organisation of cultural events 10 30,630 Developing the interest of young people in the theatre 1 1,869 In addition, a project involving photographic and design work, which was initiated by the Mersey Arts Association and is now sponsored by a local radio station, is creating six jobs with an MSC grant of £15,185.