§ 14. Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to conclude his investigations into the future status of the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth.
§ Mr. ChopeConsultants have still to be appointed for the assessment of the needs of the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth which was announced in "Roads for Prosperity".
The assessment is likely to take about 12 months. Once it is complete, further consideration can be given to the need for and form of any improvement scheme.