§ Sir D. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why farm land has been taken for the use of a new stretch of the A.26 road at Aldergrove instead of improving the existing route, which has been in use since the 1939–45 war.
§ Mr. WoodhouseThe existing temporary route is considered to be unsatisfactory in many respects. My right hon. Friend has advertised his intention of making an Order specifying a new route. He has not yet authorised the taking of any land for this purpose. Objections to the present proposals have been received and, if not withdrawn, will be referred to the War Works Commission for a recommendation.
§ Sir D. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the number of acres of farm land which will be required for the proposed 102W new stretch of the A.26 road at Aldergrove.
§ Mr. WoodhouseWhile negotiations are still in progress it is not possible to say how many acres of farm land will have to be acquired.