§ 29. Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many road schemes in North Yorkshire were approved for 1993–94 and their costs; and which schemes are under consideration for construction in 1994–95.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleTwo major trunk road schemes have been approved to start construction in 1993–94. A contract has just been let for one and construction works are about to start. Together they are currently estimated to cost over £80 million.
Two trunk road schemes may start construction in 1994–95 at an estimated cost of over £14 million subject to the completion of statutory procedures and the availability of funds.
Thirty-seven smaller trunk road improvement schemes are programmed to start in 1993–94 costing about £1 million overall and a similar number is under consideration for 1994–95, costing about £1.5 million.
My right hon. Friend is supporting six major local authority schemes in North Yorkshire in 1993–94, costing nearly £48 million.
Support for local authority schemes for a start of construction in 1994–95 will be considered after North Yorkshire county council submits its transport policies and programme bid in July.