§ Q5. Mr. Arthur Davidsonasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of the Environment for policies with regard to intermediate areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir.
§ Mr. DavidsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that while I am not asking him to pay a visit, if he were disposed to visit the intermediate areas of North-East Lancashire it would take him longer to get there than it ought because of bad road communications? Will he give an undertaking today that he will treat as a matter of priority the building of the new M6 motorway link with the Calder Valley?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Gentleman cannot expect me to give an order of priority on the road programme in answer to this Question. If he cares to put down a Question to my right hon. Friend he will receive a detailed reply.