§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans his Department has to review its roads programme when road projects have been cancelled; and if the criteria used in re-assessing individual road schemes have been adjusted in concert with those of the Department of Transport. [8497]
§ Mr. MossThe roads programme is reviewed annually following the outcome of the public expenditure survey and adjustments are made to reflect the funds allocated. The criteria used to re-assess schemes are consistent with those used by the Department of Transport.