HC Deb 30 June 1988 vol 136 c327W
Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the process of offering the tenders for the construction of the A6 bypass at Barton-le-Clay, Befordshire to be completed.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Tenders were invited on 26 May. They are due to be returned by 4 August.

Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport on what date he expects the A6 Barton-le-Clay bypass work to be completed.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

In the autumn of 1990.

Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether there has been any delay from the original dates indicated to the Bedfordshire county council regarding commencement of work on the A6 Barton-le-Clay bypass, Bedfordshire.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The scheme has been listed in successive White Papers for a start of works in the period 1986 to March 1989. I expect construction to start later this year, in line with this programme.