§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultation is taking place between his Department and the West Yorkshire County Council on a proposal to divert heavy lorries on to a section of the A646, between Halifax and Todmorden.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what minor works and improvements are planned to the A646, between Halifax and Todmorden; when such work will be announced; and what consultation will take place between his Department, local authorities and local residents.
§ Mr. MarksOnly minor footway improvements and bus laybyes are envisaged at the present time. These do not call for consultation and will be fitted in as funds permit.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration is being given to major road works on the A646, between Halifax and Todmorden; and what consultation is taking place between his Department and the West Yorkshire County Council.
§ Mr. MarksThe need for improvements to the A646 between Halifax and Todmorden is being investigated in the light of the present traffic flows, particularly the effect of the use of the M62 on these flows. The West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council will be552W consulted before any conclusions are reached.