HC Deb 23 January 1980 vol 977 c287W
30. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on the roads programme.

Mr. Fowler

I am reviewing the timing of all trunk road schemes in the light of our discussions on public spending. I shall give first priority to the M25 round London and other major industrial routes, but I shall try to leave room for an early start on the most urgent bypasses on other routes. I must ask my hon. Friend to await the forthcoming White Paper for the details.

34. Mr. Straw

asked the Minister of Transport when he now expects to publish the White Paper on the Government's future road programme.

Mr. Fowler

As soon as possible after the Government's public expenditure plans have been announced.

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