§ Mr. A. Pearsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied with the progress being made by his consulting engineers in the detailed preparation 176W of the scheme for the further extension of the Cardiff to Merthyr trunk road; and if he will hasten work on this scheme in view of the traffic load and prolonged traffic jams at peak travelling times between the Treforest Industrial Estate and the Valleys.
§ Mr. MarplesI am quite satisfied with the progress being made by the consulting engineers in the detailed preparation of this scheme. I am now considering where it might be included in my programme as soon as it is ready.