HC Deb 20 June 1973 vol 858 cc676-7
23. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, following the public inquiry at Harvington, Evesham, Worcestershire, on 30th April 1973, whether he is yet in a position to make an announcement of his decision on the construction of the proposed bypass at Harvington on the A439 and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Speed

We are considering the inspector's report, and shall make an announcement as soon as a decision has been reached.

Sir G. Nabarro

Does my hon. Friend realise that the money for this bypass was authorised in 1969—four years ago—in a sum of £150,000, which became £171,000 in 1971 and is now estimated at £240,000, and still there is no decision? Will he undertake to promulgate a final decision and give the go-ahead for the roadway before the end of July, when we rise for the recess?

Mr. Speed

I remind my hon. Friend that we received the inspector's report only last month. I take note of the urgent representations that he has made about an early decision and I shall do my best to see that this comes about.