§ 93. Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he is having on the road assessment proposals for London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe consultants for the London assessment studies are currently assessing and testing a wide range of options. These do not constitute new proposals by the Department for roads or rail routes.
In my many discussions with hon. Members, councillors, and local groups I have taken the opportunity to correct misconceptions about the status of the studies and counter the scare stories about new motorways all over London.
In particular, I have been discussing the inaccuracies and misleading statements associated with a demonstration on 21 April.
569WEach year in London, nearly 500 people die and 50,000 are injured on London's roads. Both public and private transport assessments should help to cut this toll.