HC Deb 03 February 1969 vol 777 cc2-3
7. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Transport when the M62 will be continued from the A1 intersection to Hull.

Mr. Bob Brown

Alternative lines for the section of the M62 between Ferrybridge on the A1 and Gilberdyke on the A63 have been investigated and the decision is now being considered on the choice of line on which further preparation is to continue.

Mr. Wall

Since the Government have been in power nothing has been done to improve Hull's communications with North-South traffic routes apart from the by-pass at Elloughton, and as nothing more is suggested, does the hon. Gentleman realise the loss to the port of Hull because of congestion on the A63?

Mr. Brown

I fail to know why the hon. Member makes that assertion when the original M62 ended at Ferrybridge. The Gilberdyke extension was designed as a spur to carry Humberside traffic across the Ouse on the A63.

Mr. Jeger

Does my hon. Friend appreciate that there is a considerable amount of industrial as well as domestic development awaiting investigation into the planning of the M62 and the sooner it can be done the better it will be for all concerned, including a number of impatient industrialists?

Mr. Brown

I appreciate the point made by my hon. Friend. I can assure him that we are pursuing this matter with the greatest diligence.