§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to improve road communications between Deeside and(a) Cardiff and (b) Swansea; and if he will make a statement. [20406]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThe extent to which improvements are needed to the road network between north and south Wales was one of the main issues raised for consideration in the recent consultation exercise on the review of the Welsh trunk road programme. The review process is still at an early stage and it is not possible to say when we will be able to give any indications as to the size and composition of the future trunk road programme.
A number of organisations and individuals submitted representations in support of improved links between north and south Wales during the review consultation period; and we will consider these very carefully before making any final decisions on the strategy to be adopted for the trunk road network.