§ 23. Mr. Hicksasked the Minister of Transport what proposals he intends introducing to bring forward the date for the construction of the A38 trunk road improvement, Tamar bridge, Saltash-Trerulefoot section; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe present aim is to begin work in the mid-1980s. I look forward to meeting my hon. Friend and his constituents on 27 June to discuss this matter further.
§ Mr. HicksWill my hon. Friend confirm that the bypassing of bottlenecks in market towns is still a top priority within the Department? Does not he agree that Saltash falls into that category?
§ Mr. ClarkeI can answer "Yes" to both those questions. I shall consider the 1312 impact of the policy on this project and discuss it further when I meet my hon. Friend and a deputation of local authority and chamber of trade representatives which he is bringing to meet me.