§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many outstanding objections exist to the present line of the A470 Pentrebach to Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsWe have not yet published the draft orders that will invite objections to the proposals.
§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will list the outstanding statutory procedures and preparation required before the construction of the A470 Pentrebach to Cefn Coed can begin.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsLine, side roads and compulsory purchase orders have to be drafted and published in the local press and LondonGazette. Any objections received are considered and invariably on schemes of this size, a public inquiry held. Following receipt of the inspector's report, the orders may be made, at which stage, tenders for the construction works may be invited.
§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will outline the current timetable for the completion of procedures and preparation for the construction of the A470 Pentrebach to Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsAs indicated in the February 1991 supplement to "Roads in Wales", construction is scheduled to begin before April 1994, subject to completion of the statutory procedures and the availability of finance. We anticipate that draft orders will be published later this year.