§ 26. Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has for further road building in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsOn 14 December, my right hon. Friend announced that in 1993–94 work will start on the A465 Aberdulais-Glynneath improvement, the A4042 Llantarnam bypass, and the A40 Llandeilo northern bypass. Work has since started on the first two of these 397W schemes and tenders for the third are being assessed. In 1994–95 starts are planned for the A470 Pentrebach-Cefn Coed improvement, the A5 Glyn Bends improvement and the A40 Whitland bypass.
My right hon. Friend is reviewing the strategic roads needs of Wales with the aim of accelerating the start of the more important schemes in the forward programme. He plans to make an announcement shortly.