HC Deb 21 November 1956 vol 560 c1724
16. Mr. Grey

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he has any statement to make on the new trunk road through Durham.

Mr. Watkinson

A new trunk road through the county of Durham is shown in the county development plan, but I cannot say when it will be possible to include it in the road programme. If, however, the hon. Member has in mind the question of a new relief road in Durham City—which is a county road proposal—the present position is that the traffic figures have been analysed and the two councils are preparing alternative plans to compare costs.

Mr. Grey

With regard to the latter part of that Answer, may I ask when agreement is likely to be reached on this matter?

Mr. Watkinson

That does not, I am afraid, entirely rest with my Department, but I hope that they will get on with the job.