Local Congestion: Investment Debate
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Baroness Randerson
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(6 years, 9 months ago)
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Baroness Sugg
I am sorry: I missed the question. Perhaps my noble friend could repeat it.
Baroness Randerson (LD)
My Lords, there is a virtually permanent traffic jam on the A49 in Hereford. This is a vital route between north and south Wales and into the Midlands. Thousands of Hereford residents, as a result of the traffic jam, suffer dangerously poor air quality from the permanent congestion. Hereford Council has a well-worked out plan, which would involve regeneration, for a bypass. Does the Minister agree that this should be a top priority for the funding that the Government have offered for local councils?
Baroness Sugg
My Lords, I agree absolutely that the funding we are making available should address exactly the problem raised by the noble Baroness. As I have said, the major road network would fit that requirement.