HC Deb 03 November 1997 vol 300 c48W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the impact upon the economy of(a) Deeside and (b) North East Wales, of opening the new River Dee crossing. [13315]

Mr. Hain

None. Flintshire County Council are responsible for this scheme.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he estimates the new River Dee crossing will be open to public traffic; and when he expects the official opening will take place. [13313]

Mr. Hain

Flintshire County Council are responsible for this scheme. They estimate completion before Christmas.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the cost to date of building(a) the new River Dee crossing and (b) associated approach roads.[13314]

Mr. Hain

Flintshire County Council are responsible for this scheme. The Welsh Office has to date provided support of some £64 million under the Transport Grant arrangements.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what estimate he has made of the annual number of vehicles which will use the River Dee crossing; and if he will make a statement. [13316]

Mr. Hain

Flintshire County Council are responsible for this scheme. They estimate average daily flows of 21,100.

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