HC Deb 06 February 1974 vol 868 c1211
18. Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what effect the announced cuts in public expenditure will have on road works and local authority projects in the constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Mr. Speed

It will be for local authorities to apply the cuts as they see fit to projects for which they are responsible. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Transport Industries will make a statement about the roads programme as soon as possible.

Mr. Golding

Is the Minister aware that a roundabout on the A34 at the Parkhouse Colliery site is absolutely essential if we are to have much-needed industrial development? Will he tell the Government that the inner ring road in Newcastle-under-Lyme is also of great importance to the town?

Mr. Speed

I note what the hon. Gentleman says about both projects. My right hon. Friend will be writing to him in due course.