HC Deb 24 November 1989 vol 162 c25W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he proposes to introduce to lessen the congestion of road traffic; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

The expanded programme of trunk road widening and new construction announced in "Roads for Prosperity" will relieve congestion on major roads between cities and towns. In urban areas road improvements, traffic management and public transport have valuable contributions to make.