§ Mr. Proudfootasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the bypasses for Malton, York and Tadcaster are now in the preparation pool; and when a start will be made.
§ Mr. SpeedThe by-passes for Malton and York have been accepted into the firm roads programme of schemes. Work is expected to start in late 1973 to early 1974, subject to funds being available at the time and a final decision by the Secretary of State on these schemes in the light of statutory procedures under the Highways Acts, 1959 to 1971. In the case of York by-pass, the result of and a decision on a public inquiry are outstanding. Tadcaster by-pass is in the preparation pool but the scheme has not yet reached the stage for consideration of its inclusion in the firm programme.