§ Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he anticipates being in a position to announce a decision concerning the Kirkhamgate-Dishforth motorway extension scheme.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I are considering Sir Michael Giddings' report and we hope to annouce a decision by the end of this year. I shall of course inform my hon. Friend, and other interested hon. Members, as soon as a decision is announced.