§ 20. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals have now been submitted to him for a second crossing of the Severn; and if plans have now been finalised for a feasibility study.
§ Mrs. ChalkerSeveral submissions have been received from firms or groups outlining particular tunnel or bridge schemes for crossing the Severn. However, as my right hon. Friend explained on 7 February, he is instituting a study which will examine all the possibilities. An announcement about the arrangements for this study will be made soon.—[Vol. 53, c. 763–70.]