§ 31. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has yet received any proposals from Bedfordshire county council about the funding and construction of the Leighton Linslade bypass; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe county council's proposals were received yesterday. I realise the importance which my hon. Friend attaches to this bypass and I will consider the proposals and respond to them as quickly as is reasonably possible.