§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the latest position regarding the improvement of the A52 road at Muston Bends, Leicestershire, following 231W the Under-Secretary of State's answer to the hon. Member for Melton on 2 March; and whether he will ensure that this work has high priority, in view of the bad accident record there.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI expect construction to start in early 1983.
§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on the progress of his investigation of possible alternative routes for a bypass on the A52 road round Bottesford, Leicestershire.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkePreliminary investigation is continuing. If there is any serious difficulty over the choice of routes, we should be able to consult the public next spring.