§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether a final decision has been taken in his Department concerning whether the new A55 crossing of the River Conwy will be by bridge or tunnel; if not, when such a decision will be taken; what further statutory procedures will be required in either case, respectively; what is the latest estimated cost of the two alternatives; and what is the implication of each on the completion time for dualling this road between Chester and Bangor.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsWe have only recently received the report from the consultants on the feasibility of alternative tunnel crossings; it is currently being examined. Until the report has been studied we cannot make any pronouncements about timings or costs.