asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the new date for the completion of the Cambridge northern bypass; and whether he will make a statement about the dealy in its completion.

Delays have been caused by exceptionally wet weather in the spring and summer Of this year. Provided that the weather now continues favourable, the bypass should be open to traffic before Christmas although the Girton and Maddingley interchanges will not be fully open until early next year.