§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what level of consultation he has undertaken with representatives of emergency services and trades unions concerning European harmonisation governing labelling and safety codes of dangerous substances;
(2) what response he has given to proposals for European harmonisation of United Kingdom hazchem regulations;
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§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleImplementation of the general strategy announced on 6 September 1991 is continuing. Announcements of progress with the development of individual schemes for widening the existing carriageway to dual four-lane standard within existing boundaries are made at appropriate stages. Proposals for link roads between junctions 12 and 15 are the subject of public consultation. Decisions on the need for and feasibility of supplementary carriageways on other sections of the route remain to be taken when the studies are completed.