§ Mr. John MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he now expects work to commence on the Baglan to Lonlas road; if he will consider letting the contract in two stages so that a bridge has the first priority; and when he expects the road to be completed.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsWork on the Earlswood to Lonlas section is expected to start towards the end of 1989–90 and be completed in 1992. The crossing of the river Neath will be part of the second phase, which is expected to take three years and is planned for completion simultaneously with the final phase. This phasing minimises the disruption to traffic using the A48 and is the most cost effective.