§ 31. Sir T. Beamishasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to announce his decision on the route of the Lewes bypass; why this is so long delayed; and if, in view of local concern about this matter, he will confirm that the starting date will be 1974 as planned.
§ Mr. PeytonI much regret that owing to the complex issues raised in the inspector's report, a decision on this matter has been so long delayed. I hope to announce a decision in April and that, subject to satisfactory completion of the further statutory procedures, work will start in the latter half of next year.