§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, what bypass projects in Scotland are to be advanced following the decision of the Government on the axle weight of lorries.
§ Mr. RifkindThe 26 bypasses in the trunk road programme will be constructed as quickly as funds and statutory procedures allow. It is not intended to give additional priority to particular bypasses, but three have been started since June this year and a further eight are at an advanced stage of preparation.