HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 cc1037-8
35. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is now in a position to state when the trunk road improvement scheme from London Road to Milehouse Lane in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be carried out.

Mr. Nugent

I have nothing to add at present to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member's Question on 18th December, 1957.

Mr. Swingler

Will the hon. Member try to speed this up? Is he aware that many important projects affecting housing and shopping in the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme are held up until a decision or action is taken on this road improvement? Could he therefore give the council a date as soon as possible?

Mr. Nugent

I will. The main reason for the hold-up has been the necessity to co-ordinate the road with the redevelopment of the area, but I will certainly do all that is possible to expedite a decision.