§ 28. Mr. Allasonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now include a Redbourn bypass on A5 in the preparation list.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Environment (Mr. Keith Speed)The proposed scheme will be considered for possible inclusion in the next extension of the trunk road preparation pool.
§ Mr. AllasonDoes my hon. Friend recognise that in judging the needs for a new road there is a danger in giving greater consideration to congestion rather than to dangers on the road itself? Will he give high priority to this road, much of which runs through narrow high streets with consequent grave danger to residents?
§ Mr. SpeedWe hope to announce inclusion of some additional small schemes in the trunk road preparation pool within two or three months and the Redbourn bypass is being considered. I 497 cannot say whether it will be included in this scheme. In the meantime the Department is studying further safety measures as a matter of urgency.