Schemes (Hansard, 28 November 1956)

§ 22. Captain Pilkington
asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he can yet specify any additional immediate road development plans in addition to those already announced

§ Mr. Watkinson
So far as trunk roads are concerned, I have nothing to add at present to the statements already made, but I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of some of the larger classified road schemes now included, or proposed to be included, in the road programme, particulars of which have not been given previously.

§ Captain Pilkington
Since, as my hon. Friend has said, we are to have a six months' interim period when traffic will not be so heavy, will my right hon. Friend at least try to accelerate the work which can be done during these few months?

§ Mr. Watkinson
Of course I will. I have already said that that is what my Department intends to do. But I must warn my hon. and gallant Friend that 380 we are not going to see dramatic results in six months to overtake the arrears of six or seven years.

§ Mr. Ernest Davies
The Minister keeps publishing these ad hoc lists. Would it be possible for a comprehensive statement to be given of the road programme as it stands today?

§ Mr. Watkinson
I do not publish ad hoc lists. I merely try to respond courteously to requests from hon. Members on both sides of the House.