Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Minister of Transport what has delayed the announcement of a decision on the Thetford Inner Relief Road Orders, which were published in draft form over a year ago; whether he is aware that traffic con- 282W ditions in Thetford continue to deteriorate, with doubts now arising about the safety of the road bridge over the river; and whether he will now announce his decision and authorise an early start to relieve and remove the present bottleneck on the main London-Norwich road.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI am considering the provision of a pedestrian subway in order to meet objections to the draft Section 9 Order. The landowners affected are being consulted on the consequent modification of the Order. Work on the scheme will begin as soon as the preparatory work is completed.