§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he has studied traffic flows on the M6; what have been the results; and whether he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received concerning traffic flows on the M6; and what action he intends to take to relieve pressure.
§ Mr. PeytonTraffic on M6 in Staffordshire has grown steadily in recent years and certain sections are heavily loaded particularly at peak periods. Schemes now in preparation will relieve pressure on particular stretches and a study into the need for a Birmingham West Orbital route is at present being undertaken. Traffic conditions on all motorways and trunk roads and the need to plan further208W British Railways rather than a national solution as postulated in the transport legislation of the United Kingdom; and whether he will consider working towards the formation of a multi-European transport company incorporating both State and private participation.
§ Mr. PeytonI am taking full account of EEC factors in reviewing railway policy.