§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what real terms increases in spending on public transport and the road network that result from real terms increases in revenues from fuel duties will be in addition to the planned increases in spending on transport announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review. [105467]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe Pre-Budget Report stated that decisions on road fuel duties will be on a Budget-by-Budget basis and that if there are any real terms rises in road fuel duties, the revenues will go straight into a ring-fenced fund for the modernisation of roads and public transport. I cannot pre-judge my right hon. Friend's Budget decisions.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if spending on public transport and the road network during the period of the second Comprehensive Spending Review will be reduced in real terms excluding increases in spending that result from real terms increases in revenues from fuel duties. [105468]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithNo decision has been taken on the level of spending on transport over the next expenditure planning period. Allocations to 2003–04 will be announced in July 2000. Further improvement of the UK's transport system will be an important consideration for the Spending Review.