Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. It was answered by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what formula will be used to calculate the financial allocations in the Local Transport Plans 2006-2011; and if he will make a statement. (Further information on 08.03.2005 at 431 c1630W)

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what formula will be used to calculate the financial allocations in the Local Transport Plans 2006-11; and if he will make a statement. [219551] Charlotte Atkins: A formula is used to allocate most of the capital highways maintenance funding between local authorities. This formula considers the size and condition of the road networks and the size of the bridge stock, for which local highway authorities are responsible. The Department is also developing a formula to represent local transport pressures, such as road casualties and local public transport patronage, for .possible use in influencing financial allocations for integrated transport block schemes. Subject to the satisfactory completion of development work, the Department proposes to consult with local authorities on this formula later this year.

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