§ Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is aware of the inconvenience and loss of time and petrol caused to residents and workers in central Norfolk and Norwich through the closing of roads near the Royal Air Force station at Horsham St. Faith; and if he will give urgent priority to the construction of the alternative roads which have been under consideration for a considerable time.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Air on 12th December. When the alignment of the alternative roads has been revised to meet the new situation, I shall publish fresh proposals for a permanent closure order. The county council will be authorised to start road work immediately the necessary statutory procedure has been completed and an order has been made.