HC Deb 29 May 1970 vol 801 cc651-2W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Minister of Transport what consultations he has had with the Southampton City Council regarding the Southampton Outline Transportation Plan; and what were the results of these consultations.

Mr. Bob Brown:

This plan was sent to the Department for informal comment. Although it contained outline proposals for a system of traffic control in the city, the main feature was the Portswood Link Road. As a result of discussions with the city council, the first stage of the road scheme was included in the principal road preparation list in January of this year. A decision about the programming of this first stage will not be taken until

Mr. Bob Brown:

The scheme has not yet reached a stage when a firm date can be given for the start of works.