§ 29. Sir J. Vaughan-Morganasked the Minister of Transport when she expects to reinstate into the road programme the Blechingley-Nutfield A.25 improvement scheme; and when work will be begun.
§ Mr. SwinglerI understand that Surrey County Council, as the responsible highway authority, hopes to start work in June. But this largely depends on the outcome of compulsory purchase order proceedings.
§ Sir J. Vaughan-MorganIs it not quite clear that the county council is doing far better than the Ministry?
§ Mr. SwinglerNo, Sir. It is quite clear that there is the possibility here of making minor improvements which are highly desirable, but it is necessary—the right hon. Gentleman himself participated in laying down these laws—to carry through complicated statutory processes for a major scheme such as the South Orbital Road.