London-Yorkshire and Preston-Birmingham Motorways

HC Deb 13 February 1957 vol 564 cc175-6W

Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the position with regard to the completion of the first part of the London to Yorkshire motorway, the second part of this motorway and the Preston to Birmingham motorway.

Mr. Watkinson

The scheme establishing the line of the first part of the London-Yorkshire motorway was made on 15th October, 1956. The necessary Order dealing with alterations to side roads and means of access is being published this week. Land acquisition for this section has been authorised and, provided objections can be satisfactorily dealt with, the first contract for constructional works should be let by the end of the year.

With regard to the second part of the Question, I am considering the proposed line of these motorways with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.