HC Deb 01 December 1971 vol 827 c114W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he can now make a decision in principle upon the construction of the Crawshawbooth Bypass on the A56 and give the date when the line of construction will be finalised.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

A decision depends upon the outcome of investigations of strategic routes between Manchester and North-East Lancashire. It is likely to be some months before these are completed.