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'. In section 105A of the Highways Act 1980 (environmental assessment of certain highway projects), after subsection (2) (cases in which environmental statement must be published) insert—
(2A) Any project for the construction or improvement of a special road which falls within Annex II to the Directive shall be treated as having such characteristics that it should be made subject to an environmental assessment in accordance with the Directive.".'.—[Mr. Freeman.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ Mr. FreemanI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.