§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Minister of Transport (1) what is his estimate of the adverse effects of further delay in implementing the carriageway widening of the M1 motorway in Hertfordshire;
(2) what is delaying the proposed road widening of the two-lane carriageway of the M1 motorway in Hertfordshire.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe orders for the widening have been made, but the compulsory purchase order for the acquisition of the necessary land has been challenged by objectors in the High Court. No progress can be made until the challenge has been resolved. I am afraid that until the widening work can be carried out severe congestion, delays and unpleasant driving conditions on this section of road will continue.