§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he intends to take to widen the footpath at Burscough Bridge on the A59.
§ Mr. MarksMy right hon. Friend has recently asked the Departments Agent, Lancashire County Council to forward details of a proposal to widen this footpath. On approval of the proposal the improvement will be carried out as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take to improve the A59 at Burscough Bridge.
§ Mr. MarksMy right hon. Friend proposes to relieve the traffic problems at Burscough by the construction of a by pass. Alternative proposals were published for comment by the public in 311W autumn last year. The results of the consultation are still being assessed. In particular the Department is examining further alternative routes supplied by the public.