§ Dr. Vaughanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the reasons for the delay in the improvement of the A33 Reading-M4 link road; and when work on the improvement is likely to commence.
§ Mr. SpeedThere is no delay. This principal road scheme was included in the preparation list in March 1972 and a decision on programming is expected about mid-1973. This would permit a start of works towards the end of 1973, subject to the availability of funds and compliance with statutory requirements.