§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what stage has been reached in determining the route to be followed by the proposed motorway M15 through the eastern side of the London Borough of Newham; what studies have been made by the consultants appointed by him to investigate this route and what remain to be made; and when he expects to announce his proposals for the route.
§ Mr. PeytonProgress is being made with the investigations necessary before proposals for the alignment of the M15 can be settled. A soil survey has been completed. Studies are proceeding into the proposed interchanges with the A13 and North Circular Road and the crossing of the railway at Ilford. Tests of the load carrying characteristics of the subsoil at Ilford are almost completed. I cannot yet say when proposals for the route will be announced.