HC Deb 04 November 1970 vol 805 cc1084-5
48. Mr. Molloy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will authorise the necessary sanction for the Ealing Borough Council to proceed with the Perivale Lane/Argyl Road/Ruislip Road improvement project.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

With regard to the project for improvement of the three roads, I hope that the Council will be able to raise the loan in 1971–72.

Decisions as to the priority of the Perivale Flyover will be taken after receipt of the report of the feasibility study of the improvements required to be made to Western Avenue in view of the projected M40 motorway.

Mr. Molloy

I thank the hon. Gentleman for that reply. Will he be good enough to see that progress on this important project is in no way hindered by the statement on the roads programme made by his right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Mr. Heseltine

The hon. Gentleman will remember that my right hon. Friend said that this road would not be affected by his statement on the roads programme.