§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the gross capital investment in (i) trunk roads and (ii) local roads in 1970–71, 1975–76, 1980–81, 1984–85, 1985–86 and planned for 1986–87, expressed in (a) cash terms and (b) 1984–85 prices.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe 1984–85 price base is not yet available for trunk roads. All figures have been provided therefore at 1983–84 prices. Future years plans are shown only in cash.
Trunk Roads Capital (Gross) Cash £ million 1983–84 Prices £ million 1970–71 234 N/A 1975–76 408 904 1980–81 479 503 1984–85 729 *712 1985–86 †764 *712 1986–87 ‡832 — * Estimated † Provision ‡ Planned
Local Roads Capital (Gross) Cash £ million 1983–84 Prices £ million 1970–71 206 N/A 1975–76 274 650 1980–81 427 427 1984–85 *526 *511 1985–86 *511 *472 1986–87 †556 — * Estimated † Planned