§ 1. Mr. Templeasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether the proposed Chester Ring Road, Southern Section, will be included in the five-year plan commencing 1st April, 1960.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Mr. G. R. H. Nugent)I cannot say at present as the line has not been finally established.
§ Mr. TempleIs the Minister aware of the acute traffic congestion in and around Chester, and will he give an assurance that all preliminary planning will be expedited?
§ Mr. NugentYes, Sir. I can give that assurance. A good deal of the preparatory work has already been done, and we shall push on with it as fast as we can.