HC Deb 11 July 1983 vol 45 c251W
29. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is proposing to take to increase spending on road maintenance.

Mrs. Chalker

On motorways and trunk roads, there already has been a substantial increase. In 1982–83 cash spending was 75 per cent. above 1980–81 levels, equivalent to a rise of nearly 50 per cent. in output. The provision for 1983–84 are set out in Cmnd 8789. The allocation for 1984–85 will be settled during the annual review of public expenditure.