HC Deb 07 December 1972 vol 847 c513W
Mr. Tom King

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest estimate for the opening date of the M5 motorway section for Edithmead to Dunball, Dunball to Huntworth and Huntworth to Blackbrook.

Mr. Speed

The expected dates for opening these lengths of the M5 are summer 1973, summer 1974 and spring 1975 respectively.

Mr. Tom King

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he intends to install fog warning lights on the M5 sections Edithmead-Dunball, Dunball-Huntworth and Huntworth-Blackbrook.

Mr. Speed

Yes. Motorway warning lights initially of the amber flashing type controlled by police patrolmen will be installed on these sections when open.