§ Mr. Coombs asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to modify the public inquiry procedure for major roads and motorways; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Transport and the Environment are reviewing all preconstruction procedures for national road schemes in the light of the Civil Engineering EDC's report "A Fairer and Faster Route to Major Road Construction". They expect to publish their response to the report early next year.