§ Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, following receipt of Bedfordshire county council's proposals for the Leighton Linslade bypass, he is yet able to make a further statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have carefully examined the county council's proposals. I have asked my Department's regional controller to have further discussions with the county surveyor about various details of them. I can assure my hon. Friend that there will be no unnecessary delay in reaching a decision and that I appreciate the importance of this proposal to him and his constituents. I shall write to my hon. Friend when there is progress to report.