HC Deb 06 March 1978 vol 945 cc543-4W
Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will hold a public inquiry into the proposed Bangor bypass route;

(2) what consultations he has had on the proposed route for the Bangor bypass;

(3) what alternative routes have been considered for the proposed Bangor by pass;

(4) how many objections he has received to the proposed Bangor bypass route.

Mr. Barry Jones

Several alternative routes have been investigated and I shall write to the hon. Member giving details. There has been no previous public con- sultation on this scheme since a preferred route had been selected prior to the introduction of the current arrangements for public participation. There have, however, been some informal approaches to statutory bodies.

To date, 111 objections have been received to the draft highway orders and 12 to the draft compulsory purchase order.

In view of the weight and nature of the comments and objections received by the Welsh Office we have decided that a public inquiry should be held into the proposals. My right hon. and learned Friend will announce the details when the necessary arrangements have been made.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will give an assurance that the necessary accommodation works will be provided for farm properties divided by the proposed Bangor bypass.

Mr. Barry Jones

Accommodation works are works carried out for the benefit of land-owners on retained land in lieu of or as part of the compensation which would otherwise be payable. They are a matter for discussion between the district valuer and affected landowners and their agents.