HC Deb 03 December 1997 vol 302 cc220-1W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will review the plans for a Worthing by-pass; and if he will make a statement. [18144]

Ms Glenda Jackson

We are currently undertaking a strategic Roads Review. It is intended that the output of the Roads Review should include, firstly, a short-term investment programme; and, secondly, a programme of studies to look at the remaining problems—from which we will develop the medium and longer-term investment programme.

Once the Roads Review has been completed, we expect to be able to set out what future work is needed on plans for the A27 at Worthing.

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