HC Deb 10 August 1966 vol 733 cc328-9W
57 and 58. Mr. Mawby

asked the Minister of Transport (1) why the A38 Drumbridge-Chudleigh Knighton Bridge project in Devon, originally scheduled to start in November 1965, has been postponed for more than six months;

(2) why the A38 project between Cut-well Cross and Carew Arms, Ugborough, Devon, which was originally scheduled to start in November, 1965, has been postponed for more than six months;

(3) why the A38 Ashburton by-pass in Devon, originally scheduled to start in November, 1965, has been postponed for more than six months.

Mr. John Morris

The delay to these three schemes since the end of the deferment period is due to difficulty in acquiring the necessary land.

Mr. Mawby

asked the Minister of Transport why the A38 project between Blue Linhay Hill and East Caton Cross at Ashburton, Devon, originally scheduled to start in October 1965, has been postponed for more than six months.

Mr. John Morris

There was no delay. Work started on 4th April, 1966.