§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Minister of Transport when the decision to build the new Yorkshire-Lancashire motorway was taken; when work was started on it; what is the total amount of contracts now let for its construction; and when it is expected that the new road will be completed and available for use by the public.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe decision to survey the route was taken in 1961. Advance works were started in March, 1966 and contracts to the value of £13¼ million have now been let. The motorway is expected to be in use by the early 1970s.