§ Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Transport whether she will state the original estimated date for the completion of the Hertford inner relief road; and what is her present estimate of the date on which it will be open to traffic.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe Hertfordshire County Council, who are the highway authority for this scheme, originally hoped that it would be completed in December, 1966. They now expect it to be ready in August, 1967.
§ Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware of the delay in the building of the Hertford inner relief road; and what steps she is taking in consultation with the Minister of Public Building and Works to accelerate progress.
§ Mr. SwinglerI am aware that the Hertfordshire County Council have encountered delays to this classified road scheme. I understand that their difficulties have been resolved but if they ask my right hon. Friend for help she will certainly give it.