§ Mr. HigginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the cost of converting the A24 to dual carriageway from the Worthing border to the Offington roundabout.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe A24 is the responsibility of West Sussex county council. The Department is not aware of any plans to widen the section between Findon and Offington corner. However, as part of its work in relation to the A27 Worthing-Lancing improvement, the Department has estimated that the cost of dualling this section of the A24 would be between £7.5 million, and £12.3 million, depending on the standard adopted. These costs are at fourth-quarter 1990 prices.