§ 16. Mr. Greyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he has any statement to make on the new trunk road through Durham.
§ Mr. WatkinsonA 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. GreyWith regard to the latter part of that Answer, may I ask when agreement is likely to be reached on this matter?
§ Mr. WatkinsonThat does not, I am afraid, entirely rest with my Department, but I hope that they will get on with the job.