§ Mr. ChannonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the priority given in his national roads programme to the widening and improvement of existing motorways and trunk roads as compared to the construction of completely new trunk roads and motorways; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMy right hon. Friend believes it right to continue the policy of his distinguished predecessors which placed the emphasis in the national roads programme upon upgrading the existing network.