HC Deb 11 November 1968 vol 773 cc9-10
37. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement about the development of communications between Hull and the M1 and A1.

Mr. Carmichael

I have nothing to add to the Answer given to the hon. Member on 24th July and my hon. Friend's statement in the Adjournment debate on 15th October.—[Vol. 769, c. 560–1; Vol. 770, c. 340–8.]

Mr. Wall

Is the Minister aware that the links between the port of Hull and the A1 and the M1 are among the worst in the country? Will he undertake that when the economic survey on Humber-side is published, the Government will, at the same time, publish their own views on this whole matter?

Mr. Carmichael

I spoke about this earlier. I can tell the hon. Member that we expect the section of M62 between the M1 and the A1—Lofthouse to Ferrybridge—to be completed by the end of 1972. Preliminary investigation is proceeding on the extension eastwards to Gilberdyke and we expect reports in the near future.

Mr. James Johnson

Does my hon. Friend now accept that the roads west of Hull are completely and totally inadequate for the needs of the third port of the United Kingdom? Will he give an assurance that he will chase up his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs to publish the findings of the Humber feasibility study unit at the earliest possible moment, so that he can then get on with his scheme for better roads west of Hull?

Mr. Carmichael

During the last few weeks the House will have been made very well aware of the deficiencies in the road system to the west of Hull. That is why we are pressing on with the matter. I am sure that my right hon. Friend will take note of the other points made by my right hon. Friend.

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