HC Deb 07 June 1967 vol 747 c1049
44. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Transport if she will make a statement on the progress of the by-pass for Beverley.

Mr. Swingler

The Beverley by-pass has been included in the trunk road preparation pool and preparation work has started. When a detailed design and an accurate cost estimate have been prepared, it will be considered for inclusion in the programme for the early 1970s.

Mr. Wall

To what degree does the by-pass depend on the completion of the new Hull-Beverley trunk road? Will the Parliamentary Secretary publish estimates of the time to be taken for the various parts of the programme for completing the by-pass?

Mr. Swingler

This depends on the speed with which the preparatory work can be done. As the hon. Gentleman will know, there is a diversion connected with this. A soil survey has been carried out and will be reported, I understand, to the East Riding County Council either later this month, or in July. An engineering survey will then be undertaken and preparatory work will go forward as quickly as possible.