§ 39. Mr. Bullardasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the possible changes in the transport system of East 419 Anglia suggested in the Beeching Report, he will now proceed with the construction of the trunk road section of the King's Lynn by-pass.
§ Mr. HayWhen the effects of the particular railway proposals which are relevant have been more closely assessed, we will consider whether any change in the relative priority of this scheme is justified.
§ Mr. BullardIs my hon. Friend aware that the roads and streets of King's Lynn provide the only means whereby traffic from the North and the Midlands can enter and leave East Anglia and that people who have to do business in the town get very fed up with the streets being congested for very long periods? Will he try to speed up this matter as much as he can? If he has in mind placing schemes where there is unemployment, will he remember that employment in East Anglia is no better than it ought to he and certainly justifies action on this scheme?
§ Mr. HayI note what my hon. Friend says about unemployment in East Anglia. With regard to this by-pass, when the railway proposals which are relevant are known, we can come to a more conscious decision about priorities.