HC Deb 03 February 1937 vol 319 c1597
56. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Transport the date when the scheme for the reconstruction of the York-Tadcaster road was first submitted; the estimated cost of the scheme; and can he account for the delay in granting sanction?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The scheme was submitted in June last for widening six miles of road and reconstructing two bridges at a cost estimated at £265,000. Certain amendments were effected as the result of discussions with my technical officers, and the council were informed in November last that the scheme was approved in principle and that a grant would be issued subject to their acceptance.