§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for Transport what decision he has reached about the provision of private finance for road building; and whether he will publish the report on the subject commissioned from Charterhouse Japhet.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have not yet reached a decision about the possible introduction of private finance for road building. The final report from Charterhouse Japhet is expected shortly, but it is too early to say whether it will be published.