§ Mr. Leightonasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what plans there are to compensate householders and allotment holders in the vicinity of the south Woodford to Barking relief road;
(2) what levels of noise and air pollution are expected to be generated from traffic using the south Woodford to Barking relief road as it passes through Newham, both before and after the opening of the east London river crossing;
(3) whether the decision to proceed with the overhead route for the south Woodford to Barking relief road takes into account the effect of additional traffic when the east London river crossing is opened;
(4) what representations he has received from residents of Newham about the proposal to build a viaduct over the Liverpool Street to Southend railway line for the south Woodford to Barking relief road;
(5) what consideration he gave to the aesthetic effect, and effect on local amenities, of building a viaduct for the south Woodford to Barking relief road; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI will answer these questions shortly.