§ Mr. Shortasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused by the delay of the Ministry in granting sanction for road 2014W construction schemes; that five months elapsed before sanction was granted in the case of the York-Tadcaster scheme; and whether this delay can be obviated in future?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaSanctions are given with such speed as is compatible with the evolution of plans and this is generally appreciated by Highway Authorities concerned.