HC Deb 20 November 1970 vol 806 c508W
Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the M5 to Exeter will be completed from Edithmead; and at what cost from now until the date of completion.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

By the end of 1975, at an estimated cost of about £56 million.

Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the spine road from the M5 to Plymouth will be completed; and at what cost over the period from now until completion.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

It will be completed to dual carriageway standard by the end of 1975. The cost of stages not yet completed is estimated at £21 million.