§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how much was spent on(a) roads and (b) public transport by the Government in the most recent year for which figures are available. [86672]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 11 June 1999]The most recent breakdown of the expenditure for the Department of Environment Transport and the Regions and its associated departments is given on page 15 of the Department's Annual Report 1999 [Cm 4204]. An analysis of the estimated outturn for 1998–99 on Main Programmes shows that:
- (a) the estimated amount spent on roads is £1.8 billion; and
- (b) the estimated amount spent on public transport is £2.6 billion.
These amounts are for programme spend only, and exclude any apportionment of Departmental running costs.