§ 44. Mr. TINKERasked the Minister of Transport if he is in a position to state what progress has been made with the Manchester and Liverpool road; what parts, if any, are completed and in use; when is it expected the whole will be completed and in use; and will it be finished in the time scheduled in the contract?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Pybus)The contractors have made good progress and are in advance of the scheduled programme. Two miles of the road within the city of Liverpool have been completed and opened to traffic for some time past. The Lancashire County Council contemplate the opening of other sections of the road early next year, and if the present rate of progress is maintained the whole route should be completed by the end of next year.