HC Deb 30 November 1970 vol 807 cc305-6W
Mr. David Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate of the date for start of use of the M3 motorway either in part or whole.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

The first section—between Popham and Basingstoke —is expected to be opened by next spring, and the length between Basingstoke and Lightwater in the summer.