§ Mr. Deanasked the Minister of Transport, whether the Midas preliminary study is now complete; what are its findings; and when he proposes to have consultations with local authorities and other relevant bodies in the areas concerned.
§ Mr. MarshThe consultants have completed the preliminary study and have identified a number of sites which might be physically suitable for development of this type. We have made some progress with certain other inquiries, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the initiation of a full study of the concept.