§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if compensation for loss of amenity through excessive traffic noise caused by the Neasden Underpass will be available for residents adjacent to it.
§ Mr. SpeedYes, for those entitled to compensation under the Land Compensation Act 1973.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of the dates given to the hon. Member for Willesden, West for the completion of work on the Neasden Underpass; and if he will now state when the contractors will finally finish all the outstanding work.
§ Mr. SpeedThe hon. Member has put down Questions about completion dates on three previous occasions. On 17th May 1972 the opening date was expected to be in spring 1973. On 7th February 1973 an autumn completion date was anticipated, with the underpass open to traffic in July. On 25th October 1973 a December date was given for the remaining road works, with site clearance, some accommodation works and landscaping to be carried out subsequently.
The underpass was partially opened on 5th August 1973 and fully on 19th September 1973. All outstanding works are expected to be completed by the late spring, subject to satisfactory delivery of materials.