HC Deb 24 March 1970 vol 798 c1185
6. Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects work to begin on the Barrow link road.

Mr. Bob Brown

A draft scheme and side road proposals were published in February. A firm starting date cannot yet be set.

Mr. Jopling

Is the Minister aware that, while appreciating the great value that this road would have for Barrow, there are considerable reservations by my constituents and other people who live around the proposed route? Will he see whether he can allow a public inquiry to be held on the route which has been suggested?

Mr. Brown

The question of a public inquiry is for my right hon. Friend to decide in the light of the volume of objections received.