HC Deb 23 October 1995 vol 264 c464W
Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the proposed cost and length of the Selby bypass. [37880]

Mr. Watts

This is an operational matter for the Highways Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. William O'Brien, dated 23 October 1995: As you know, the Minister for Railways and Roads, Mr. John Watts, has asked me to reply to your Parliamentary Question asking what is the proposed cost and length of the Selby Bypass. The estimated cost of the proposed A63 Selby Bypass is £21 million; its length is 6 miles.

Mr. O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the timetable for the construction of the Selby bypass. [37881]

Mr. Watts

This is an operational matter for the Highways Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. William O'Brien, dated 23 October 1995: As you know, the Minister for Railways and Roads, Mr. John Watts, has asked me to reply to your Parliamentary Question about the time-table for the construction of the Selby Bypass. A public inquiry into the Compulsory Purchase Order for the proposed A63 Selby Bypass was held in June of this year. In common with all other schemes in the National Roads Programme, the future timing of the Selby Bypass, particularly the start of works date, will depend on the availability of funds.