HC Deb 27 June 1983 vol 44 cc37-8W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is yet in a position to make a statement on service areas on the M25 north of the river Thames, and on the M 11 in Essex.

Mrs. Chalker

I hope to make an announcement shortly about our policy on the provision of motorway service areas on the M25. So far as the M11 is concerned, we propose to develop a service area at Birchanger. Planning clearance has been obtained for development of a particular site, but further progress depends on the resolution of a problem over the acquisition of the necessary land.