§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport by what date he now expects the Al to be dualled from Morpeth to the Scottish border. [30134]
§ Mr. WattsThere are three schemes in the road programme which, when complete, would provide continuous dual carriageway from Newcastle to the north of Alnwick. Future progress on schemes between Alnwick and the Scottish border will depend upon the overall availability of resources and the national priorities.