§ Mr. du Cannasked the Minister of Transport if she is satisfied with the progress being made in alleviating the road congestion on the A38 in Taunton and Wellington; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarmichaelYes. We are satisfied that the right solution is to provide a new road linking the M5 at Edithmead with Exeter and thereby to remove from Taunton and Wellington the through traffic which causes congestion there in the summer months; and we shall accord this project its proper priority in our national plans. Meanwhile additional traffic management measures will be introduced as necessary and local improvements made to the A38 in these towns.