§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of the schemes in preparation to relieve pressure on particular stretches of the M6 in Staffordshire; and indicate how many miles these will cover.
§ Mr. PeytonThe following schemes will relieve traffic pressure on some 34 miles of the M6 in Staffordshire:
Schemes in Preparation and Programme
- M64 M1 near Derby to M6 near Stoke.
- M54 Extension from M6 eastwards to Brownhills.
- M42 Birmingham to Nottingham.
Feasibility Study in Progress
Birmingham West Orbital Route (from M42/M5 junction to north-west).