HC Deb 19 December 2001 vol 377 c373W
Paul Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales whatdiscussions he has had with the First Secretary of the Welsh Assembly on the effects on the future economy of Wales of traffic congestion at the Brynglas Tunnels. [24393]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I meet regularly with the First Minister when we discuss a range of matters, including the economy and the transport infrastructure in Wales.

The new Southern Distributor Road recently announced by Newport county borough should greatly improve the road network in the Newport area and help provide a boost to economic development prospects.

The National Assembly is considering other options to alleviate congestion around Newport.