§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends to make a decision concerning his Department's intentions for the line of road linking Trerulefoot-Saltash as part of the A38 spine road project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend hopes to announce the preferred route towards the end of this year.
§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many dwellings his Department has purchased in Saltash, as a prelude to the proposed A38 road improvements; and why this action has 174W been taken prior to the announcement of his Department's preferred route.
§ Mr. HoramOne. Negotiations to purchase a second property are proceeding and consideration is being given to two further cases. Such acquisition, which is always at the request of the owners concerned, is intended to relieve the serious financial hardship experienced by some property owners arising from the road proposals. It does not prejudge a decision on the preferred route.