§ 87. Mr. Brockwayasked the Minister of Transport what representations he has received from Slough, Eton and Buckinghamshire, public authorities against the proposal to build service stations on the Slough bypass motorway which will occupy over five acres of land in a public park and recreation ground and over 10 acres of land in the green belt; and what replies he has given.
§ Mr. MarplesThese local authorities have in the course of informal discussions with officials of my Department indicated objection to the siting of a service area for the M.4 motorway anywhere in Buckinghamshire. I have now given the county council formal notice of a proposed development on the only suitable site in the county. This comprises approximately 11 acres, of which 5½ acres is land designated for future development as part of a 180 acre public park. Under the agreed procedure the council will let me have any formal representations they wish to make within two months of the notice.