HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 cc344-5W
Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how he proposes to ascertain the views of the people of the London borough of Camden about the effects of the motorway proposals which affect that borough, as outlined in the Layfield Report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will seek to discuss with London borough councils the setting up of local resident committees so that local views on proposed motorway plans can be fully discussed;

(2) if he will invite residents in the London borough of Wandsworth to discuss with him the motorway proposals for the London borough of Wandsworth, as outlined in the Layfield Report.

Mr. Rippon

The councils and residents of London boroughs will have a formal opportunity to make representations before any decisions are taken on motorway proposals not already fully discussed at the Greater London Development Plan inquiry.

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider meeting representatives of the London borough of Camden to discuss the implications of the motorway proposals as outlined in the Layfield Report.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will invite members of the council of the London borough of Wandsworth to discuss with him the motorway proposals, as outlined in the Layfield Report, for the borough;

(2) if he will seek to hold a meeting with members of London borough councils whose boroughs will be affected by the motorway proposals, as outlined in the Layfield Report.

Mr. Rippon

I will of course consider any views which the London borough councils may wish to express on the Lay-field Panel's Report.

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimated cost of the motorway proposals, as outlined in the Layfield Report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rippon

The panel estimates in paragraph 12.79 of its report that the effect of its revised primary road network would be to reduce the costs of the proposals in the plan by about one-third: from £1,592 million to £1,024 million at 1970 prices.

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment according to what approximate time-scale he expects to announce Her Majesty's Government's views on the motorway proposals, as outlined in the Layfield Report.

Mr. Rippon

I will announce my further conclusions as soon as practicable.