HC Deb 16 February 1973 vol 850 cc443-4W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will propose a scheme for diverting heavy lorries on their way between the motorways M1 and M4 away from busy residential roads in Wembley.

Mr. Peyton

When the modernisation of trunk road direction signs in north-west London is substantially complete in the autumn there will be clear direction to and on the A406 and A41. The continuing improvement of the A406 should further encourage drivers to follow this route.

Mr. Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will propose heavy lorry routes which will bypass Macclesfield;

(2) what action he will take to deal with the problem of heavy lorries on trunk roads in the Macclesfield area.

Mr. Peyton

A trunk road bypass of the centre of Macclesfield is proposed. The rerouting of heavy lorries is a matter for the local highway authority.