Friday 21 September 2007

CONSERVATIVE MP GIVES BYPASS GUARDED BACKING

Herald Express - 20th September 2007

More support for the proposed £130million Kingskerswell bypass has been given by a former Tory transport spokesman.

However Chris Grayling MP, visiting Torbay yesterday, fell short of saying the road will be built if the Conservatives overthrow Gordon Brown's Labour party at the next general election.A decision will hinge on how much it costs and if there is money to pay for it.

Mr Grayling said although he no longer speaks about transport issues he still recognises the importance of good roads to the South West.

"There are a least half a dozen important projects like the Kingskerswell bypass in the South West. I stand by that, as does my party," he said.

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