§ 48. Mr. George Jegerasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made on the plans for a new bridge over the canal at Thorne, and the building of the Thorne bypass.
§ Mr. CarmichaelDraft trunk road Orders for a bridge over the canal at Thorne were published in May, and are subject to an objection period of three months, which expires on 10th August. In the meantime, design work is proceeding. Representations and objections to the draft Scheme for the Thorne section of Ml8 are being considered. Other preparatory work is continuing so that work can start as soon as possible.
§ Mr. JegerCan my hon. Friend assure me that objections by local tradespeople whose businesses are likely to close as a result of the preliminary plans, if carried through, will be taken into account and that compensation will be paid?
§ Mr. CarmichaelAll objections are looked at and carefully considered. Com- 236 pensation must be decided on whether people are directly affected by the actual plans of the road or whether the effect on them is merely incidental to the plans.