§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from Bolton district council about the eligibility for grant of the Blackburn road-Astley bridge bypass; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI have not received representations from Bolton district council on this bypass. The scheme was not included in Greater Manchester council's transport policy and programme submission for 1986–87. It was not mentioned in the district council's letter of endorsement of the county council's submission.