§ Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Transport what is the position with regard to the improvement of trunk road A.6 over Shap.
§ Mr. MarplesSeveral minor improvement schemes are being undertaken including limited widening of the carriageway, provision of laybys and drainage. An improved running surface is being provided throughout.
I am now considering the report of the Consulting Engineers on the proposed extension of the M.6 Motorway from Lancaster to Penrith. This will eventually supersede the A.6 as the main route to the North-West.