HC Deb 18 July 1979 vol 970 cc754-5W
65. Mr. Homewood

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects work to commence on the Ml-Al road link through Northamptonshire; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

On present proposals, and subject to the satisfactory completion of statutory procedures and to the availability of funds, the earliest that work could start is in 1982 or 1983. But I should mention that we have been asked to reconsider the decision in favour of the green corridor and we are taking a close look at the issues involved.

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