§ 17. Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about progress on the construction of the M180.
§ Mr. HoramThe Brigg bypass section of the M180 is due to be opened next month. The rest of the motorway from Thorne to Brigg is also under construction and is expected to be completed by early 1979. A preferred route for the extension to Grimsby was announced last summer and preparatory work on this is being undertaken as swiftly as possible.
§ Mr. BrothertonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the port of Immingham is the most important one on the Humber, north or south, and that at the moment there is no guarantee that it will be included even with the spur road on to the M180? Will he give a guarantee that when the M180 is completed, albeit two years after that white elephant, the Humber bridge, Immingham and Clee 1592 thorpes will be provided with a better road system?
§ Mr. HoramConsultations are taking place now between the local authority and the Government on the provision of an Immingham spur. That is part of the present plans.