§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the latest position regarding a bypass being constructed on the A6 road round Bottesford, Leicestershire; and when work will commence on this scheme.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are investigating possible alternative routes for a bypass of Bottesford. We hope to consult the public about them later this year. It is too early to forecast a date for the start of construction.
§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give the reasons why, in the light of the assurance of the East Midlands regional controller of his Department to the Bottesford parish council in March 1980, that the A6 road at Muston Bends would be improved during 1981, the council has now been told that work will not begin until early 1983; and whether he will raise the priority for this work, in view of the bad accident record at this point.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeDifficulties arose in the course of the preparation and design of the scheme over the future of a bridge over a railway line. We now plan to publish draft orders in April. If these detailed designs provoke any controversy, it is unlikely that the full statutory procedures can now be satisfactorily completed to enable construction to start before early 1983. We will bring forward the start of construction if it is possible to do so.