HC Deb 05 November 1975 vol 899 cc208-9W
49. Mr. John Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has now been made with planning and development of a motorway link M67 between Manchester and Sheffield; and if he has received representations from the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Planning Council on this matter.

Dr. Gilbert

The Department's preliminary investigations into a possible route between Manchester and Sheffield which would not necessarily be a motorway are nearing completion. I am aware that the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic Planning Council considers that a new route between Manchester and Sheffield should be given a high priority.