§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he has given to Waveney district council's submission for a third harbour crossing at Lowestoft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleWe expect to announce a preferred route for the Pakefield to Kessingland section of the proposed A 12 Lowestoft relief road later this year. Progress beyond that stage on the Lowestoft relief road, which includes a further harbour crossing, will depend on the availability of resources.
In the meantime the Department has accepted in principle that a 100 per cent. grant should be made to Suffolk county council for its eastern relief road scheme to relieve congestion in the urban area of Lowestoft. This scheme should be carried out in the current financial year.