HC Deb 31 March 1971 vol 814 cc377-8W
108. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet come to a conclusion on the line of the new motorway to link Sheffield and Manchester; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

My hon. Friend is now considering the results of a study into the feasibility of a new high standard route linking Manchester and Sheffield and hopes to make an announcement before long.