HC Deb 09 February 1972 vol 830 c358W
44. Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will have further discussions with the Southampton City Council concerning the proposed Portswood link road, in the light of experience of urban motorways in other towns.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

My officials are in constant touch with Southampton City Council about this scheme.

Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has held with the Southampton City Council concerning the availability of housing in Southampton for those people who may lose their homes if the proposed Portswood link road is constructed.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

Southampton City Council, as both highway and housing authority, are responsible for rehousing those affected by the scheme. I understand they foresee no difficulty in meeting their statutory obligations.