A470 (Improvements) Mr. D. E. Thomas asked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to monitor future road improvements on the A470 between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed; and if he will make a statement. Mr. John Stradling Thomas As already announced, consultants are to be appointed to examine the road between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed with a view to developing a suitable policy governing any future road improvements on this stretch of the A470.