Dr. Bennettasked the Minister of Transport, what progress he has now made towards the construction of the Portchester-Fareham section of the South Coast Trunk Road.
§ Mr. Tom FraserGood progress has been made with the preparatory work and discussions with the consultants as to how this road will fit into their proposals for expansion in Southern Hampshire. I still hope to be able by about the end of this 131W year to publish a draft Order with a view to fixing the line of the road.
Dr. Bennettasked the Minister of Transport, when work is to begin on the reconstruction of A.27 through Portchester, on the eastern link road at Fareham, and on the dual carriageway and under bridge at Fareham railway station.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe Portchester and Fareham Station schemes should be started in the spring of 1967. I understand from the highway authority that they expect to start construction of the Fareham Link Road in the spring of 1966.