§ Mr. David Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he anticipates the opening to traffic of the Whitchurch, Hampshire, bypass, and if he will give it urgent priority in view of the anxiety expressed by local inhabitants about possible injury and damage to property in the town.
§ Mr. Carmichael:At the end of this year. At this stage of construction it would be impracticable to attempt to accelerate the work.