HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 c322W
Mr. Robert C. Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, in view of the level of unemployment among construction workers in Newcastle upon Tyne, he will immediately bring forward the construction of the western bypass for the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The scheme is already being prepared as quickly as possible. If all goes well. work could begin in 1985.