Written question asked by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 October 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will comment on the funding of the Kingskerswell by-pass. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Sanders: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement about the funding of the Kingskerswell bypass. [54369] Dr. Reid: Devon County Council and Torbay Borough Council are considering the feasibility of taking forward the Kingskerswell Bypass as a local road scheme with private finance. If a PFI proposal comes forward seeking financial support, my Department will assess the project under established arrangements for considering such proposals from local authorities.

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