HC Deb 28 April 1965 vol 711 c444
32. Mr. Harry Howarth

asked the Minister of Transport what decision he has reached regarding the proposed bypass at Rushden, Northamptonshire, on the A.6.

Mr. Tom Fraser

I am awaiting the result of an analysis of traffic by the Northamptonshire County Council before reaching a decision.

Mr. Howarth

Will not my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the fact that there are two routes on the plan at the present time is causing considerable frustration in the area because of the sterilisation of building land? Will he decide which of the two routes should be the by-pass for the future, even if it is not to be put into operation straight away?

Mr. Fraser

I think that my hon. Friend willl agree that I really must not take a decision until I have advice in the matter from the county council. As soon as the county council gives me that advice, I shall try to reach a decision on which of the two routes should be developed.