§ 8. Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the starting date for the building of the second bridge over the River Tywi and the by-pass of Carmarthen.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member on 13th July last, but it is my intention to complete a dual carriageway east-west road through South Wales to St. Clears as quickly as possible.—[Vol. 803, c. 152]
§ Mr. JonesI thank the Secretary of State for his reply. Is he aware of the 644 great concern in Carmarthen in particular over traffic conditions, especially in the summer months? There are six to seven miles of queues from May to September, and these conditions are a great setback for industrial and tourist development. I hope that in the near future he will give this problem the great priority which it deserves.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is referring to the southern by-pass. I hope to publish draft orders under the Highways Acts for that by-pass next spring. Thereafter, I shall press on with the statutory procedures and land acquisition as soon as I can.