§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now announce his decision as to the route chosen for the high-speed rail link between Maplin and the centre of London.
§ Mr. RipponI hope to announce shortly the decision on the route for the high speed link and motorway between Maplin and the M16. A study of possible routes for the high speed link between the M16 and King's Cross has yet to be completed.
§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the delays being caused to new housing and road construction as a result of the uncertainty as to the route of the Maplin motorway link into London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RipponA consultation document on possible routes for a motorway and 407W high speed link between the M16 and Maplin was published in July 1973. I have received no representations on delays being caused to new housing and road construction pending a decision on the route to be chosen.