§ 2. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the Coatbridge and Airdrie stretch of the Glasgow transport plan is likely to be approved and started; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YoungerThe first stage within Coatbridge, of a new east-west primary route on the line of the Glasgow-Coatbridge-Airdrie expressway recommended by the Greater Glasgow Transportation Study, is included in the preparation list of schemes to be authorised during the present financial year. I will consider further stages as they are put forward by the local highway authorities concerned.
§ Mr. DempseyWill the Minister accept my thanks for that informative reply? Is he aware that the delay in producing firm proposals has jeopardised industrial development in my area, which is top of the unemployment league in Scotland? Can he do his best to live up to the timetable so that we can get something moving in this direction?
§ Mr. YoungerI thank the hon. Member for his initial remarks. I agree that it is necessary to get ahead with these matters as quickly as possible, particularly on industrial development.
§ Mr. DempseyI thank the hon. Gentleman.