§ Mr. NealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on progress made on the design and consultation process leading to the planned construction of the A39 bypass of Wadebridge, north Cornwall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanWe have almost completed the statutory procedures. Subject to a successful outcome it should be possible to invite tenders next spring in accordance with the national trunk road programme published in the roads report earlier this year.