§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the inclusion of the A5(D) in the trunk road programme for 1978 remains conditional on the current review of new town development.
§ Mr. HoramThe A5 diversion through Milton Keynes is required for the existing development in the new town and the relief of congestion in Fenny Stratford and Old Stratford on the present trunk road. Any effect of the current214W review of new town development upon the timing of this scheme will be considered when the outcome of the review is known.