HC Deb 15 May 1975 vol 892 c164W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost at current prices of the proposed Airedale trunk road.

Mr. Mulley

About £35 million.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when, subject to any public inquiry, it is likely that the proposed Airedale trunk road will be started.

Mr. Mulley

Subject to the statutory processes and the availability of funds, 1978–9.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is prepared to arrange transfers by occupiers from houses affected by the proposed Airedale trunk road to those already purchased by the road construction unit under previous proposals.

Mr. Mulley

It is general Government policy that properties surplus to requirements should normally be offered, first, to other Government Departments, second, to local authorities and third, on the open market. I am, however, examining my hon. Friend's suggestion.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to hold the inquiry into the proposed Airedale trunk road.

Mr. Mulley

I hope towards the end of the year.