Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour) on Thursday, 4 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 February 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Monday, 15 February 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what is the increase in the Roads Department budget in Scotland in the current financial year over the previous financial year in (a) cash and (b) percentage terms. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the increase in the Roads Department budget in Scotland in the current financial year over the previous financial year in (a) cash and (b) percentage terms. [70265] Mr. Macdonald: The 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.

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