A.127 (Hall Lane, Essex)

HC Deb 09 February 1966 vol 724 c389

30. Mr. Lagden

asked the Minister of Transport if she will at once restore to the road programme the scheme for the A.127, Hall Lane, Essex, which has been deferred.

Mr. Swingler

Tenders are now being sought with a view to starting work in April.

Mr. Lagden

Does the hon. Gentleman realise that this is not merely a desirable facility but a matter of saving life, and that the recommendation given by his own Department is that it is an absolute necessity? Cannot he expedite it?

Mr. Swingler

We are speeding these matters up, and I have said that tenders are being sought with a view to starting work in April. This is a scheme which will cost £250,000. It required serious consideration. We shall speed it up as much as we can.