§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Minister of Transport whether he has reached a decision regarding the possible use of the old railway bridge piles across the River Ouse, for the construction of a new road bridge in connection with the completion of the King's Lynn by-pass.
§ Mr. Tom FraserA completely new bridge will be provided as part of the by-pass scheme. There would be no advantage in using the existing bridge piers.
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§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Minister of Transport (1) what recommendations he has received regarding the priority to be accorded to the construction of the remaining half of the King's Lynn bypass; and what action he proposes to take;
(2) what representations he has received from trade associations regarding congestion on the Sutton Bridge-King's Lynn road, and the consequent need for completion of the King's Lynn by-pass; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI have received recommendations, or representations from the Norfolk County Council, the Eastern Regional Board for Industry, the King's Lynn Chamber of Trade and the National Chamber of Trade urging that priority should be given to the King's Lynn bypass. These will be taken into account when I consider the next extension of my trunk road programme.