§ Mr. Maddanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be able to announce his decision on the feasibility study on the A27 east-west route in the Brighton and Hove area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SpeedThe study is expected to be completed this spring. Discussions will follow with the local authorities concerned and there will be an opportunity for the public to comment on the main alternatives. It is hoped that, as a result, a decision on the route could be announced during the autumn.