HC Deb 27 July 1971 vol 822 cc63-4W
Mr. Temple

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of recent Government pronouncements concerning the acceleration of road programmes, he will bring forward the date for commencement of work on the Chester Outer Ring Road, the plans for the construction of which are already in an advanced state.

Mr. Peter Walker

Preparation of the Chester Southerly Bypass scheme is proceeding with all possible speed. It is at the final stage of transfer to the firm Roads Programme for start of work at the earliest practicable date, 1973, subject to statutory procedures.