Barrow Link Road

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 24 March 1970.

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Photo of Mr Michael Jopling Mr Michael Jopling , Westmorland 12:00, 24 March 1970

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects work to begin on the Barrow link road.

Mr. Bob Brown:

A draft scheme and side road proposals were published in February. A firm starting date cannot yet be set.

Photo of Mr Michael Jopling Mr Michael Jopling , Westmorland

Is the Minister aware that, while appreciating the great value that this road would have for Barrow, there are considerable reservations by my constituents and other people who live around the proposed route? Will he see whether he can allow a public inquiry to be held on the route which has been suggested?

Mr. Brown:

The question of a public inquiry is for my right hon. Friend to decide in the light of the volume of objections received.