§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the progress of the Newbury bypass.
§ Mr. ChopeFollowing the decision anounced in July 1990 to adopt a western bypass of the A34 at Newbury, the Department has consulted on minor modifications to the route and side road alterations and will announce the outcome shortly. This will be followed by the publication of further draft orders including a compulsory purchase order for the land needed for the scheme. The draft orders will be open to objection and representations in the usual way and if necessary a further public inquiry will be held. Subject to the satisfactory completion of these procedures the scheme is on target for tender invitation and the start of construction in 1993.