§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will initiate a programme to enable the county authorities of valley communities to repair and to build roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntRepair and improvements to local roads are matters for the county councils as the responsible highway authorities. Resources are provided by unhypothicated credit approvals allocated by a formula agreed with the local authority associations, use of capital receipts, contributions from revenue and transport and revenue support grants.