HC Deb 28 April 1970 vol 800 c1027
5. Mr. Blaker

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is now able to announce his decision on the feasibility study for the road link between the M6 and the Fylde Coast.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. Bob Brown)

My right hon. Friend hopes to announce his decision very soon.

Mr. Blaker

Does the Parliamentary Secretary recall that on 9th December he told the House that he hoped to announce a decision in the spring but he must await a decision on the boundaries of Leyland-Chorley New Town? Does he recall that the decision on the new town was taken over a month ago and nearly seven weeks ago he said that he accepted the need for an early decision? What is holding things up?

Mr. Brown

Spring has come a little late this year. Analysis of these very complex studies naturally takes a very long time and my right hon. Friend must be certain that he gets the right solution.