Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Minister of Transport what is the present mileage of motorways in the North-West region of the United Kingdom; and what is the present mileage under construction.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIn round figures there are at present 260 miles of motorway in the North-West region. This includes some 5 miles of the M56 in Cheshire which has been completed but is not yet open to traffic. A further 9 miles of motorway are under construction.