§ 43. Sir A. Hurdasked the Minister of Transport if he has now settled with the Berkshire County Council and the Newbury Borough Council the line of the 131W north-south inner relief road through Newbury; and what is the estimated cost of this scheme; how much will be met by local authorities; and when construction will begin.
§ Mr. MarplesI have agreed the line of the relief road. The design of the junctions and the bridge are being discussed with the local authorities. The scheme is estimated to cost about £600,000. I have asked the local authorities to contribute towards the cost. Negotiations are proceeding. I cannot say when construction will begin. Certain statutory procedures must first be complied with.