§ 60. Mr. Douglas-Mannasked the Minster of Transport whether there has been any change in Government policy with regard to the extension of the M23 from that announced by his predecessor.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 12 June to my hon. Friend the Member for East Grinstead (Mr. Johnson Smith)—[Vol. 968, c. 67.]
§ Mr. Fryasked the Minister of Transport if he will list the organisations which have objected to plans for the abandonment of the M23 motorway northern extension; and whether he will review this decision made by his predecessor.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIt is not the normal practice to publish such information in advance of a public inquiry, but in this case I consider it right to make an exception in view of the unusual nature of the proposals. The following organisations have objected to the draft revocation order:
- Croydon borough council.
- Tandridge borough council.
- Reigate and Banstead borough council.
- The British Airports Authority.
- The Royal Automobile Club.
- The Automobile Association.
- Movement for London.
- Wallington M23 action group.
- Ratepayers and Residents Association of Beddington and Wallington.
- Chipstead Village Preservation Society.
- Chipstead Community Association.
- Chipstead Residents Association.
Surrey county council also lodged a holding objection pending detailed study of the proposals. So far as the decision of my predecessor is concerned, I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 11 June to my hon. Friend the Member for East Grinstead (Mr. Johnson Smith).