§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if, in view of the traffic congestion in Uxbridge and Hillingdon resulting from the closure of the slip-road giving access to the M40 (westbound) at the new Denham roundabout, he will take immediate steps to reopen this slip road, and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Chalker[pursuant to her reply, 14 April 1983, c. 450.]: The slip road has been closed for road safety reasons in connection with the construction of the M25/M40 interchange further west. It is to be shortened to provide sufficient weaving distance between the two junctions. I accept that this closure has aggravated congestion in Uxbridge, but the London borough of Hillingdon is introducing traffic management measures to reduce the effect. I am writing in greater detail to my hon. Friend.