§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to publish the results of the consultants' investigation into bypasses around the five villages on the A5 on Anglesey and around Holyhead; what new money is available for such schemes following the Chancellor's autumn statement, what priority will be given to such schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe consultants' report has identified possible routes for bypasses of the villages on the A5 on Anglesey. Further investigations are in progress to determine the standards of provision, the costs and the economic and environmental implications. I shall inform my hon. Friend once decisions have been reached.
I expect to receive the consultants' report on Holyhead next summer. The priorities for trunk road improvement schemes remain as set out in "Roads in Wales 1985." Financial provision for schemes in the forward programme is made when the appropriate stage is reached.