asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the revised schedule for the commencement of the Caernarvon Inner Relief Road; and when it is now expected that the work will be completed.

I have announced my decision to defer starts on all road schemes costing more than £1 million, except for the M4 Motorway and the Britannia Bridge. The Caernarvon Inner Relief Road is one of many such schemes affected. I shall keep the position under continuous review in the light of the resources available.