asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is Government policy to pursue within the same timetable the previous Government's published document on road planning for the eighties; if he will outline the level of capital expenditure for the next five years which it is proposed to make available for local authorities for the improvement of the national primary system; whether the same scale and level of priorities will continue or alternatively if he has a new programme of priorities; if so, if he will outline such priorities and if he will give an indication as to the amount of expenditure he expects to authorise in 1988 and 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Road Planning.
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I have undertaken a comprehensive review of the 1985 Road Plan, which has reached an advanced stage.
The provision for Road Grants payable by my Department for 1988 is £150 million.