§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Transport for how long, and for what reason, the southbound carriageway of the A1 at Seaton Burn junction in Northumberland has been closed; and for how long it will remain closed.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe southbound carriageway of the trunk road at Seaton Burn interchange was closed to traffic on 20 September to allow carriageway repairs to be carried out north of and under the interchange bridge. The work is expected to be completed by Sunday 6 December, but it may take longer if the weather is bad or further weaknesses are found.