HC Deb 09 November 1960 vol 629 cc1025-6
35. Mr. D. Price

asked the Minister of Transport when he will authorise the commencement of work on the proposed Chandler's Ford by-pass, in the Borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Mr. Hay

We hope to authorise work to start when the statutory procedure concerning side roads has been carried out and the necessary land is acquired.

Mr. Price

Is my hon. Friend aware that on 7th November, 1957, his right hon. Friend's Department indicated to Hampshire County Council that this by-pass would be completed by 1st October, 1961? Can my hon. Friend assure the House that this completion date will be honoured?

Mr. Hay

No, Sir, I am afraid that I cannot. The trouble is that we have had a lot of difficulty with one of the junctions at the northern end of the by-pass because there is there a parish council memorial playing field in relation to which a number of objections have been raised against what we had in mind to do, but I think that we shall be able to complete all procedures in time for the scheme to be authorised in 1962–63.