§ Mr. Arthur Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Transport if, in his considerations regarding the preferred routes for the M1-A1 link road, he has had regard to the area of agricultural land involved, its quality, the division of existing holdings and the loss of food production in perpetuity; and what criticisms his proposals have received from agricultural interests.
§ Mr. HoramBefore announcing the decision on 15 March last to confirm the choice of the green corridor for the M1-A1 link road, I certainly took account of the agricultural implications. The area and quality of agricultural land likely to be affected and the severance344W effects are all factors which will influence the final choice of route within this corridor. No criticism has been received from agricultural interests since the announcement was made.