§ Mr. Peartasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what effect the Government's plans to cut back public expenditure will have on approved road proposals for the development areas.
§ Mr. RipponIt is too early to say, but in determining which schemes should be deferred special consideration will of course be given to the needs of the development areas.
§ Mr. Peartasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what effect the Government's plans to cut back public expenditure will have on approved road proposals for Cumberland.
§ Mr. RipponI am examining the relative priority of schemes. It is too early to say which individual schemes will need to be deferred. All existing contracts will be continued.