§ 42. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of Transport what representations she has received from individuals, amenity societies and other bodies against her proposed Roding Valley route for the M11; and what arrangements have been made for a public inquiry.
§ Mr. SwinglerSixty objections to the published draft proposals for the M11 have been received, consisting of 41 from individuals, four from amenity societies and 15 from other bodies. The question of a public inquiry is still under consideration.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonMay we have an assurance that the ideas of the Epping and Ongar Rural District Council for a route which would save public money and lessen disturbance will be considered fully by the Ministry of Transport?
§ Mr. SwinglerYes, Sir. I understand that the Council accepts the line in principle. These proposals for modifications to the route are now being studied by my Ministry's consulting engineers. All the representations made by objectors will be considered, including those which radically alter the route. However, the majority of objectors do not oppose the line of the route, and we are now engaged in considering the modifications which they have put forward.