HC Deb 25 July 1979 vol 971 c341W
Mr. Marks

asked the Minister of Transport what is the present timetable for the construction of the M66 Stockport to Denton and Denton to Middleton sections.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Subject to the satisfactory completion of statutory procedures and the availability of funds, construction of both these sections of the Manchester outer ring road could start in the period 1982–84.

Mr. Marks

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects to make a decision on the preferred route for the M66 Denton to Middleton section.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Later this year.