61. Mr Brian Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will announce the line of the road and rail links required for the construction and operation of Maplin Airport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerAs explained on 2nd February, the location of the road and rail routes will be announced as soon as information is available. Investigations are proceeding but the studies will take some time.
86. Mr. Brian Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the increase in population which will take place north of the River Crouch as a result of the 287W construction and operation of Maplin Airport.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNone at this stage. My right hon. Friend fully recognises the strongly held views that major urban development should not be allowed to spread north of the Crouch.