HC Deb 02 December 1982 vol 33 c273W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total length of motorways built in 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Mrs. Chalker

In England, 15, 57, 48 and 20 miles of motorway were opened in the years specified.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of motorway are currently under construction.

Mrs. Chalker

Seventy miles of new motorway are currently under construction in England. In addition, six and a half miles of the M1 are being widened.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of motorway have been built within the last 12 months.

Mrs. Chalker

Between the end of November 1981 and the end of November 1982, 18 miles of motorway were completed in England.