§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Transport why he gave approval to the A46–A47 link road in east Leicester; what representations he received against the scheme; and if he will provide a breakdown by party.
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§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe A46–A47 link road is the responsibility of Leicestershire county council, the highway authority. The scheme was accepted for transport supplementary grant in the 1985–86 financial year in recognition of its more than local traffic importance. The grant enables county councils to plan and finance major schemes. Acceptance for grant does not imply any views on the detailed aspects of any statutory orders which may still be necessary for the scheme.
The link road was included in the approved county structure plan after the examination in public in 1979. We cannot now identify individual objectors. I understand the link was not specifically mentioned in the list of matters examined or the ensuing report of the panel.