§ Mr. Matherasked the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has received for the use of Woodlands Lane, A245, to be used as a primary haulage route during the construction of the M25: and if he will consider environmental objections in reaching his decision on the matter.
§ Mr. Horam:The question was raised during the public inquiry into the nearby M25 motorway proposals. The inspector 543W was asked to make recommendations about the use of the A245 and I cannot anticipate the decision to be made by my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Transport and the Environment. All objections, including environmental ones, will be carefully considered.