§ 99. Mr. Ripponasked the Minister of Transport what action she is taking to expedite the necessary work of improvement near Waggon Inn, Higham Dyke, Ponteland, on trunk road A696.
§ Mr. SwinglerWork on this scheme has been delayed by difficult soil conditions and the need to maintain public utility services. Every effort is being made to complete the work quickly. We hope to restore two-way traffic working in early March and complete the scheme in April.