HC Deb 14 November 1979 vol 973 c670W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Minister of Transport if a definite date can be given for the commencement of the work necessary to upgrade the A1 at Hatfield to motorway status.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Not at the moment. Draft proposals must first be published under the Highways Acts and any necessary public inquiry be held, but preparatory work on the scheme is continuing as quickly as possible.