HC Deb 22 December 1972 vol 848 c488W
Mr. Hall-Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what schemes for improving the A590 between Levens Bridge and Dalton are in the road programme and what are the programmed dates for commencement and completion; what schemes are in the preparation pool; and if he will make a statement in the light of his decision to withdraw the draft order for the Barrow-Arnside link road.

Mr. Speed

Three schemes for improving this road are in the programme:

Mr. Channon

This information is not available. Local authorities were not asked to report to the Department on the result of their review of their administrative arrangements in general improvement areas.

Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have proposed general improvement areas which have not been proceeded with; and how many general improvement areas were involved.

Mr. Channon

This information is not available. Local authorities are required to notify the Department only of general improvement areas they have declared.