§ Mr. Wallerasked the Secretary of State for Transport what investigations are currently being carried out by his Department into the possibility of constructing a link beteen the M1 in the vicinity of junction 40 and the M62 in the vicinity of junction 25; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerA brief and terms of reference for a study to be undertaken by consulting engineers is currently being prepared, and I hope to invite bids early in the new year.