HC Deb 22 March 1977 vol 928 cc522-3W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated cost of the proposed Louth bypass.

Mr. Horam

Between £2 million and £3 million at present, but the estimated cost will be dependent upon the detailed investigations yet to be carried out.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the Louth bypass to be completed.

Mr. Horam

The earliest date for completion is 1985.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects work to start on building the Louth bypass.

Mr. Horam

Subject to the satisfactory completion of the statutory procedures and the availability of funds, 1983 at the earliest.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what outside bodies

Name Age Qualifications Previous appointments or jobs
J. Mercer … 62 M.Sc., F.I.C.E., F.I.Struct.E. … Chief Engineer, Runcorn Development Corporation, 1964–1976.
Senior Civil Engineer, Stanlow Refinery Shell (U.K.) Limited, 1958–1964.
W. G. Onslow … 68 C.B. … … … … Under Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, 1965–1969.
Under Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, 1969–1971.
R. M. Willis … 68 D.L. … … … … Clerk, Warwickshire County Counil, 1967–1970.
Solicitor, warwickshire County Council, 1931–1967.
Both these inspectors and those listed in the answer to which the hon. Member refers are available to conduct inquiries in both England and Wales.