HC Deb 24 April 1989 vol 151 cc438-9W
19. Ms. Abbott

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost to date of stage 1 and stage 2 of the London assessment studies.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The total cost of stage 1 of the studies was about £3 million. It is estimated that stage 2 will cost £4 million to complete. In comparison, personal injury accidents on roads in the east London assessment study area alone cost some £50 million each year.

54. Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many houses in London have been blighted as a result of the publication, by him of stage 2a of the London assessment studies; and whether he will accept blight notices on these.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Blight provisions do not apply to the options published by the consultants carrying out the London assessment studies.

56. Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for public consultation on stage 2 of the London assessment studies.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

We shall decide the arrangements for public comment on the options nearer the time the consultants' reports are available.

28. Mr. Fraser

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the timetable for decisions on the south London road assessment studies.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Some of the correspondents on the assessment studies have inquired at various times about the likely timing of decisions. They have been assured that we will try to end the uncertainty caused by rumour and speculation about the outcome as soon as possible.