Chirk and Ruabon (Bypass)

HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 cc13-4

21. Mr. Harvey

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will give urgent priority to the construction and completion of the Chirk and Ruabon bypass on the A5.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

We are proceeding with both of these schemes as quickly as resources will allow. The draft compulsory purchase order for the Ruabon scheme was published on 26 October 1983 and currently work is scheduled to start in the autumn of 1985. Preparation work on the Chirk bypass is continuing.

Mr. Harvey

I welcome my hon. Friend's reply. Is he prepared to say that, as soon as resources allow, the A5, which is one of the most dangerous and congested roads in the United Kingdom, will be improved further?

Mr. Stradling Thomas

As my hon. Friend knows, I am fully aware of the problems. I shall certainly keep the road under constant review.