§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the status of the European Commission's proposals for a network of major roads in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe European Commission's proposals for a trans-European road network of routes of Community interest have been laid for opinion before the European Parliament. They have yet to be discussed by the Council of Ministers.
The route proposals are intended to encourage action by member states. A member state's positive assent is required before any project can go ahead.