§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister for Transport when a decision is expected on the route of the proposed Okehampton bypass; and what is the reason for the delay in the announcement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe inspector has been ill, but he is now working on his report, which he intends to submit next summer. On that basis, my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Minister of Transport would aim to announce their decision towards the end of 1981.
The public inquiry was long and complex. We must allow time for proper consideration of the issues by the inspector and Ministers.