§ Mr. Rhodri MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had concerning the funding of the proposed dedicated flyover connecting the Eastern avenue A48 trunk road and the University Hospital of Wales, Health, Cardiff, if he will set out the rules relating to the funding by(a) health authorities (b) highway authorities or (c) the private sector of such dedicated highway structures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 2 March 1995]: I have received a number of representations. A contribution by the NHS towards the overall cost of off-site road works may in certain cases be appropriate, provided that the hospital involved is the main beneficiary of the proposals. The A48 Eastern avenue is not a trunk road and is the responsibility of South Glamorgan county council. It is for the council to determine what, if any, priority it attaches to such a structure. Any proposals from the private sector must offer value for money and a transfer of risk from the public sector.