Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Palmer (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 May 1994.

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Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord

Question

Whether, despite HMGs assurances in 1992 and 1993 that they were committed to upgrading the A.1 trunk road between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh to dual carriageway throughout its length, that pledge has now been abandoned; and, if so, why in view of their recent statement that priority will be given to schemes involving major trunk roads. -

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

555 c125 

Session

1993-94

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Construction Accidents Roads Dual carriageways A1