§ 7o. Mr. Peartasked the Minister of Transport when he proposes to implement his highway policy for the development area of West Cumberland.
§ Mr. BarnesThe necessary measures, including comprehensive surveys to bring the proposed trunk road programme in West Cumberland to the stage of constructional works, are in hand. As soon as these are completed in each case, I shall publish draft Orders under Section 1 of the Trunk Roads Act, 1946. When the procedure required by statute has been completed and the Orders have been made, contract plans and documents can be prepared and land acquisition begun.