§ Mr. AlisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what results have been yielded from the soil survey and considerations of landscape and agricultural problems in connection with the proposed Selby bypass; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe soil survey showed that there are extensive peat deposits at the eastern end of the proposed bypass. Measures to deal with this problem are being investigated.
Our scheme plans are being developed taking account of all aspects relevant to the design of a new road, including landscape and agriculture. Additional information has caused us now to consider localised variations to the preferred route.
§ Mr. AlisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he hopes to publish draft line and side road orders for the proposed Selby bypass.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe programme for this scheme has had to be reviewed in the light of survey findings and other fresh information. A new publication date for draft orders will be set when the implications have been assessed.