HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc143-4W
Mr. Grist

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what progress is being made to complete the new A470 road from Cardiff to Cefn Coed; and if he will make a statement.

Factory Number of suggestions to industrialists Position
Caernarfon No. 2 … … … … … 111 Allocated
Gaerwen Nos. 1 and 2 … … … … … 22 Vacant
Bala Units (4 units) … … … … … 31 Two allocated Two vacant

The advance factories in Gwynedd at present under construction and at the

Mr. Barry Jones

Following the announcement in January of my right hon. and learned Friend's preferred route for the remaining sections between Abercynon and North of Cefn Coed, detailed engineering design work has been proceeding. Draft Orders under the Highways Acts will be published by the Department as soon as possible. The start of work depends on the satisfactory completion of the statutory procedures and on the availability of funds.