asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received in connection with the desirability of a bypass round Davenham, Cheshire, in place of the A533 route; and if he will make a statement.

We have received no representations about a bypass in place of the A533 through Davenham, though the hon. Member did of course mention it himself in the Adjournment debate of Wednesday 1st November. This is not a trunk road but one for which Cheshire county council is the responsible highway authority. In the circumstances it is not for us to make a statement.