§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give consideration to a northern relief road for Northampton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA north-west bypass for Northampton is a local authority road proposal for which Northamptonshire county council is responsible. I understand that planning is at an early stage. Support by transport supplementary grant will be considered at the appropriate time.