HC Deb 25 June 1980 vol 987 cc183-4W
23. Sir David Price

asked the Minister of Transport, in relation to paragraph 160 of his White Paper on Roads, Cmnd. 7908, what is his precise definition of the term "very shortly"; and how long will elapse before he announces his decision.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Minister of Transport hope to announce their decision on the proposals for the Popham-Compton section of the M3 motorway within the next few weeks.