§ Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated land take needed for,(a) the roads programme and (b) the railway programme for 1993–94, 1994–95 and 1995–96.
§ Mr. KeyMeaningful estimates cannot be made. The land take needed for roads and railways depends on the progress and the design of individual schemes.
In particular, with the channel tunnel rail link, the land take needed will depend upon the outcome of the detailed consultation currently taking place, as well as the timing of legislation to authorise the new line.