§ 112. Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Transport whether she is satisfied that the M1 south of Coventry will be able to carry satisfactorily the additional load of traffic which it will receive when the northern extension into Yorkshire is completed; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SwinglerYes.
§ 113. Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware that complete blockages of traffic are still occurring on the north and south-bound 291W carriageways of the M1; and if she will give fresh instructions that repairs be carried out with better regard for an even flow of traffic.
§ Mr. SwinglerEverything possible is done to keep traffic moving freely. When necessary, my right hon. Friend will continue to give fresh instructions to her Agent Authorities, but day to day control must be left to those on the spot.
Recent blockages have resulted from incidents beyond our control—a cloudburst and the spilling of a lorry load of steel.