§ Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he now expects to make a decision on the future of the A6 through Rushden.
§ Mr. SpeedThe trunk road preparation pool contains a scheme for a Rushden relief road on A6. Preparation of this scheme is at an early stage because of the need to take account of the results of traffic and other studies in the area being undertaken by the local authorities. It is too soon to say when draft proposals will be announced.