§ 44. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what date has been fixed for work to proceed on the proposed Stanway by-pass on the London—Colchester north-east Essex road.
§ Mr. NugentNo date has yet been fixed, but essential preparatory work is proceeding.
§ Mr. RidsdaleIs my hon. Friend aware that it is urgently necessary to press on with this project as soon as possible? Can he, or a representative from his Ministry, come to examine the position on the approaching Bank Holiday, as there is a feeling locally that his Ministry is not aware of the urgency of pressing on with this project as quickly as possible?
§ Mr. NugentWe know that this project is urgent. Indeed, we have already done a good deal on this road, but I am afraid that work on this particular part of it will have to take its turn.
Mr. B. HarrisonMay I reinforce the representations which have been made—[HON. MEMBERS: "No."]—and may I ask my hon. Friend to pay double attention to what has been said by my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich (Mr. Ridsdale)? I have a vested interest in this section of the road in that my farm office is twelve feet from it, and may I ask my hon. Friend whether he appreciates that, unless something is done urgently, there will be a by-election at Maldon and there will be a number of other accidents on this part of the road?
§ Mr. NugentI take note of my hon. Friend's supplementary question.