§ 27. Mr. Concannonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress of the Pleasley Bypass—A617.
§ Mr. SpeedI understand that it is in an advanced state of preparation by the highway authority—Derbyshire County Council.
§ Mr. ConcannonThe scheme has been in a high state of preparation ever since I came into the House seven years ago. The road that goes through this little village is the main feeder road from Mansfield to the Ml. I hope that the Government will do a U-turn on this—there are enough U-turns in the village. The people in the village are asking how many more accidents and deaths there will be before they get a bypass.
§ Mr. SpeedIn that case I suggest that they ask the Derbyshire County Council, because it is a principal road within the responsibility of the local authority. We are doing all we can to help.