HC Deb 29 June 1992 vol 210 cc386-7W
19. Mrs. Currie

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many bypasses have been planned and built by this Department in the last five years; and how many more are in the final stages of planning.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

Between 1987–88 and 1991–92 the Department completed the construction of 69 bypasses on national roads in England. At present, there are a further 28 bypasses under construction and 148 in preparation, of which 34 have passed the public inquiry stage.