HC Deb 13 December 1972 vol 848 cc154-5W
Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent the proposed plans for motorway development in Manchester will affect green belt and golf course land.

Mr. Graham Page

The Northenden, Withington and Didsbury golf courses are affected by the Sale Eastern Bypass (M63) now under construction. In each case the clubs have been able to make satisfactory arrangements for remodelling the courses.

In the longer term, the northern section of the proposed outer ring road may affect Pike Fold and Blackley golf clubs.

All motorway schemes running outside the built-up areas inevitably cross parts of the proposed green belt in the Manchester area.