§ Mr. Newensasked the Minister of Transport (1) what studies have been made of proposals to construct a Lea Valley motorway ; when the last detailed study was initiated ; and when it was completed ;
(2) what is his policy on proposals to construct a Lea Valley motorway.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeProposals for a Lea Valley route were examined at the public inquiry into the M1l in 1969. They were re-examined in connection with the Committee stages of part I of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1979, dealing with the Epping Forest section of M25. I am satisfied that there is no need to construct a trunk road in the Lea Valley.