§ Mr. Richard Pageasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the total estimated cost of the improvements to the A66 from Penrith to Workington and the estimated time of the completion of these works.
§ Mr. HoramThe estimated total cost of the improvements to the A66 between Penrith and Workington is of the order of £32 million. Subject to the satisfactory completion of statutory procedure and to the availability of funds, it is expected that work will be completed by late 1984.