HC Deb 24 October 1988 vol 139 cc11-2
13. Mr. John Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on improving road links between Hull and Teesside; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

A number primarily seeking an east coast motorway, which is not planned. Schemes in the programme are designed to meet future north-south traffic needs in north-east England.

Mr. Greenway

While I note my hon. Friend's comment that a motorway on the east coast is not planned, does he not agree that such resources as might be available would be better channelled towards improving existing roads throughout north Yorkshire? It is 50 miles from the A1 to the east coast and the continuing growth of housing, commerce, industry and tourism in north Yorkshire demands that the A19 and the north outer ring road at York be improved and dualled.

Mr. Bottomley

Yes, as long as my hon. Friend the Member of Langbaurgh (Mr. Holt) is not listening.

Sir Ian Lloyd

In considering the technicalities of improving road links, has my hon. Friend given any thought to the representations that he has received from many of my constituents about the newly completed road link between Emsworth and Chichester—

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that the question is about road links between Hull and Teesside.

Mr. Bottomley

Let me say briefly that we shall do the best that we can to make all our roads as effective and quiet as possible.