Written question asked by David Heath (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of Transport;Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: What priority his Department affords the proposed A359 to A303 slip road at Sparkford; and when he expects construction to begin.

Answer: Mr. David Heath: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what priority his Department affords the proposed A359 to A303 slip road at Sparkford; and when he expects construction to begin. [1565] Ms Glenda Jackson: The A359 to A303 westbound slip road and connection is to be progressed as a Regional improvement and part of the Highways Agency's Network Enhancement Programme. It will be subject to the normal statutory procedures, including a public inquiry if there are objections to the draft Orders.

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