HC Deb 10 March 1965 vol 708 cc387-8
7. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Transport when a decision will be made about the line of the A.63 bypassing Elloughton village.

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Tom Fraser)

My predecessor proposed to proceed with a draft Order under Section 7 of the Highways Act, 1959, based on the southernmost of the alternative routes which had been under consideration. In the event, the East Riding County Council, the local planning authority, opposed this route. A different route between it and the northernmost of the alternatives is now being further investigated. I will publish a draft Order as soon as possible.

Mr. Wall

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that of the three alternative routes being discussed, the northern route would have the grave objection that it would pin the people living in the village of Brantingham against the hills? As he has now rejected the southern route, will he give careful consideration to the compromise central route?

Mr. Fraser

Yes, Sir.