§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment 131W when he expects the A66 extension link from the M6 to West Cumberland to be completed.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineSubject to the satisfactory completion of the statutory processes, the target date for completion of the improvements to the A66 between Penrith and Workington is December, 1974. The draft orders for the improvements have been published and the Secretary of State is considering whether a public inquiry should be held.