§ 13. Mr. KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the total funding by central Government on roads in Wales since 1979; and how many miles of motorway and trunk roads have been built since that year.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsSince 1979 total net spending by central Government on motorway and trunk roads in Wales has exceeded £1.2 billion. In addition over £260 million transport grant has been provided to Welsh local authorities for improvement of their roads.
Twenty-two miles of motorway and 134 miles of trunk road have been completed. Seven schemes totalling 16 miles are currently under construction.