§ Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Transport if, to meet the continued expansion of industry in Wales, he will authorise a larger programme of motorway construction in Wales than the 12½ miles involved in the Port Talbot and Newport by-pass schemes; and if he will make a statement
§ Mr. MarplesNo, because substantial provision is being made for the industrial needs of Wales by construction or reconstruction of the main all-purpose trunk 133W roads as indicated in reply to my hon. Friend on 1st February. Welsh industry will also derive great benefit from such motorway projects as the Ross Spur and the Severn Bridge