§ Colonel CLIFTON BROWNasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that there has been considerable delay in improving the dangerous bends of the main road into Hexham from Newcastle; and if he will take steps to expedite this work?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI understand that, for some time past, the Northumberland County Council have been considering a scheme for the improvement of the road in question but that, up to the present, the matter has been deferred for financial reasons. I understand, however, that the county council are considering the inclusion of this scheme in a programme of works on classified roads in the county which they will shortly submit for approval. In the event of the county council deciding to put the work in hand, I shall be prepared to consider favourably an application for a grant towards an approved scheme.
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