HC Deb 29 July 1959 vol 610 c67W
54. Mr. Peyton

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if his attention has been called to the traffic congestion in the West Country during last week end; and if he will take steps to ensure that an adequate share of a large road programme is given to the south west.

Mr. Watkinson

I am aware of the traffic congestion last weekend in the West Country. I shall continue to allocate to the improvement of road communications in that area as much of the available funds as I consider justified, but I must maintain my general policy of determining priorities nationwide mainly on the needs of industrial traffic.