HC Deb 01 December 1986 vol 106 cc620-1
Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will specify in detail his plans for improving the A46 between Lincoln and the A1.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Investigations into the possibility of improving the standard of the existing road to provide greater opportunity for overtaking are continuing. There are no specific schemes at present.

Mr. Carlisle

As the road is an essential link between Lincoln and the A1 and the midlands, and its bad state has destroyed many jobs in Lincolnshire, does my hon. Friend agree that it is high time the studies were completed and the improvements made? Will he undertake to work out the exact detail of where and when the much-needed improvements will take place?

Mr. Bottomley

Perhaps it would be best for me to have a talk with my hon. Friend when the studies are completed. I fully understand his concern.