§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has yet appointed consultants to consider the upgrading of the Al2 trunk road; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA further study of the future needs of the A 12 between M25 and Chelmsford was announced in the White Paper — "Policy for Roads in England: 1987" — published yesterday. Consultants will be appointed in due course.