§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Minister of Transport (1) what consultations he has had with British Railways about the use of railway property and track in connection with the proposed route of the realignment of the A6 roadway in Stockport and Hazel Grove; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he expects to make an announcement about the realignment of the A6 roadway in Stockport; and when he expects work to commence;
(3) what consultations he has had with the county borough of Stockport and neighbouring authorities with regard to proposed routes for the realignment of the A6 roadway.
Mr. Bob BrownExtensive consultations have been held with the local authorities concerned with proposed routes for the realignment of the A6 in Hazel Grove and Stockport. Consultations have also been held locally with British Railways. The trunk road alignment has to be considered in the context of Stockport County Borough's Town Map proposals. I cannot yet say what conclusions may be reached or when any works might commence.