Dear Editor,

The list of promises for projects across the Vale continues to grow apace. Suddenly the focus is on the Dinas Powys bypass. Apparently even with huge financial problems for both the Vale Council and the Assembly firm commitments have been made by the local MP that if Conservatives win the Assembly elections they will build the long awaited by pass.

This does raises a number of questions. To make such a promise they must know how much it will cost. They also must be able to state where in the list of road schemes will this particular scheme fit. After all many communities and businesses are lobbying for road improvements all over Wales.

We also need to know what will be the level of financial support that will be available from Westminster. At present the UK Government is reducing the funding for Wales. This is quite a challenge to address unless you are making empty promises.

One major issue is the Conservative support for a billion pound M4 relief road around Newport. If this project does go ahead it will wipe out most of the available resources not only for any other road, but also schools, hospitals and industrial development.

However as the Tory Assembly group is split down the middle they are not really in a position to tackle this question.

We also know that the realistic choice next year is between tired stale Labour and their dismal record or Plaid Cymru fresh with ideas and determination to improve the nation. The Conservatives have no chance of forming a government in Wales.

Chris Franks

Highwalls Ave

Dinas Powys