HC Deb 11 December 1985 vol 88 c659W
Dr. Marek

asked 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. Chalker

The 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