HC Deb 03 February 1986 vol 91 c47W
Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to set in hand a public inquiry into the route of the Newbury bypass.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

I hope to be able this summer to publish draft statutory orders under the Highways Act based on the preferred western route. On this basis a public inquiry could be held early next year.