§ 19. Sir A. Meyerasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will make early provision for the road replacement of Rhuddlan road bridge and for realigning the junction of the A525 and 547 at this point.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasA scheme to bypass this junction and the old railway bridge is in my principal road programme for a start in 1972–73. An extension of the scheme which will bypass the river bridge is under consideration.
§ Sir A. MeyerIs my right hon. and learned Friend aware that that reply will give relief in my constituency? Does he not consider that there is a case for reviewing priorities in these matters as vast sums of money have been spent on improving the existing dual carriageway between St. Asaph and Rhuddlan whereas the realignment of the bridge is surely a more important task?
§ Mr. ThomasI accept that there is some urgency, and a 75 per cent. grant will be issued as soon as the county council is ready to proceed with the first part of the scheme which I have mentioned.