HC Deb 17 March 1938 vol 333 cc621-2W
Colonel Clifton Brown

asked the Minister of Transport whether negotiations for the purchase of land for the new main trunk road in the neighbourhood of Halt-whistle, Northumberland, are yet completed, and when work may be expected to commence?

Mr. Burgin

Negotiations for the acquisition of the land are proceeding, but I cannot yet say when construction will begin.