§ Dr. Gilbertasked the Minister of Transport what plans he has for bringing all those parts of the M5 now in use up to three lanes in each direction.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThis is under consideration, as one of the possible ways of dealing with the expected growth of traffic in the area.
§ Dr. Gilbertasked the Minister of Transport what immediate plans he has for avoiding a repetition of the congestion encountered on the M5 over the weekend of 17th to 19th July.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNone. The work has to be done. Experience shows that the way we are doing it causes least delay to traffic consistent with protecting the men on the site.