§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the 144W noise and congestion in Downend and Mangotsfield attributable to growth in traffic since the opening of the M4; what steps he proposes to take to try to alleviate the congestion and to reduce the noise; what discussions he intends to hold with the Mangotsfield Urban District Council and the Gloucestershire County Council concerning this problem; and what consideration his Department has given to the creation of a new motorway access point.
§ Mr. SpeedI am aware of the concern expressed about the growth of traffic in these areas. The problem will be examined in the transportation study for the Bristol area which the city council has initiated. Also the Department is keeping the situation including the possible need for a further motorway junction under review with both the Mangotsfield Urban District and Gloucester County Council.