HC Deb 17 November 1971 vol 826 cc144-5W
59. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can now give a precise date for the letting of the contract for the A7 diversion south of Galashiels already announced for 1971–72.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The design of this diversion is closely related to the proposed link road between A7 and A68. A decision on it must await the outcome of a court action over the acquisition of land, part of which is required for the link road.