§ Mr. SymsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he expects to make a decision on the findings of the(a) West Midlands to North West, (b) North/South movements in East Midlands,(c) London to South West and South Wales, (d) London orbitals, (e) South East Manchester, (f) West Midlands areas, (g) Tyneside areas, (h) access to Hastings, (i) Cambridge to Huntingdon and (j) A453 M1-Nottingham multi-modal studies. [R][3462]
§ Mr. JamiesonEach study is expected to report to the relevant Regional Planning Body as follows:
Multi-modal study Date expected to report (a) West Midlands to North West Autumn 2001 (b) North/South Movements in East Midlands Early 2002 (c) London to South West and South Wales April 2002 (d) London Orbital April 2002 (e) South East Manchester September 2001 (f) West Midlands Area September 2001 (g) Tyneside Area February 2002 (h) Access to Hastings Reported December 2000 Decision announced 12 July 2001 (i) Cambridge to Huntingdon July 2001 (j) A453 M1—Nottingham Early 2002 Regional Planning Bodies will consider these reports and make recommendations to the Secretary of State in due course.
In regard to the Access to Hastings Multi-Modal Study decision, I refer to the answers given on 12 July 2001, Official Report, columns 635–37.