HC Deb 19 July 1984 vol 64 c271W
Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends to appoint the consultants for the study of the second Severn crossing.

Mr. Ridley

From the original applicants for this commission, five groups were shortlisted and asked to make written and oral presentations. In the light of these, and after consulting my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, I have decided to appoint the group comprising W. S. Atkins and Partners and G. Maunsell and Partners with Charles Haswell and Partners.