§ Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Transport if he is now in a position to announce the dates for beginning and completing the extension of M.1 to Yorkshire.
§ Mr. MarplesIt is too early to forecast these dates. As I stated in reply to the hon. Member for Leicester, North West (Mr. Janner) on 20th June, construction of the motorway cannot begin until the statutory processes have been completed and the necessary funds are available.