HC Deb 18 December 1958 vol 597 cc301-2W
Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will authorise and push forward as a matter of urgency the plans for the Manchester—Leeds motorway and its spur to Bolton.

Mr. Nugent

Proposals for these roads are contained in the appropriate development plans, but they must take their turn according to their priority in the national programme.

Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will have plans prepared for a new motorway going North through the Rossendale Valley, linking Skipton to the projected Manchester-Leeds motorway in the South.

Mr. Nugent

Proposals for this route comprise improvements to the existing all-purpose roads. At present there appears to be no need for a motorway.

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