§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the increase in the Roads Department464W budget in Scotland in the current financial year over the previous financial year in (a) cash and (b) percentage terms. [70265]
§ Mr. MacdonaldThe motorway and trunk road budget for the year from 1 April 1999 is £162.8 million (net), an increase of £10.1 million (6.6%) over this year.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.