M.11 Motorway (Route)

HC Deb 16 December 1965 vol 722 cc337-8W

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Transport what diminution of the Metropolitan Green Belt would result from the construction of the proposed M.11 on the Roding Valley line favoured by his Department.

Mr. Tom Fraser

That would depend on the detailed design of the motorway, including side road connections.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Transport on what date he received from the Chigwell Urban District Council a request for the statistical basis for his preference of the Roding Valley over the Lea Valley route for the proposed M.11; when he will provide this information; and whether he will give an assurance that no final decision will be made until the Chigwell Urban District Council and others affected have had proper opportunity to study this information and to make representations to him.

Mr. Tom Fraser

I am not aware of any such outstanding request following discussion of my draft proposals with officials of the council last month.

I hope to publish a draft scheme early next year. There will be ample opportunity for representations to be made and considered before a final decision is taken.