§ Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give details of all proposals submitted for routes for the M4 north of the Caerphilly mountain range; and if he will give in each case an estimate of the number of properties that would have to be demolished.
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§ Mr. Peter ThomasI understand that route via Pontygwindy, Caerphilly Town Centre and Watford were suggested at the recent public inquiry. These routes could entail the demolition of 19, 6 and 10 houses respectively, but many more would be adversely affected.
§ Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses will have to be demolished if the original line of the M4 is adopted from Coryton to Tredegar Port; how many houses would be demolished if any of the alternative routes through north Cardiff were adopted; and how many houses on each route would be adversely affected by noise, vibration, dirt and fumes.
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§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe proposed route and the earlier route both entail the demolition of about 18 houses, however, the earlier route passes close to about 360 houses. My preferred route reduces this number by about four-fifths.