HC Deb 08 March 1967 vol 742 cc278-9W
38. Mr. Ellis

asked the Minister of Transport what progress is being made with the establishment of road construction units; and when she will make a further statement on implementing the recommendations of the Lofthouse Report.

Mrs. Castle

As I announced when opening the debate on Transport Policy on 22nd February, the first of the new road construction units will come into operation on 3rd April in the North-West. We intend to set up two more units in the North-East and in the Midlands, by October of this year with the other three to follow not later than April, 1968.

Many recommendations of the Lofthouse Report have already been applied but some, by their nature, need more time to come into full effect.