§ Mr. Vazasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to defer implementing Leicestershire county council's proposals for the extension of the A46-A47 until full public consultation has taken place; and if he will authorise a further public inquiry.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyNo. Implementation of the proposals for the A46-A47 link is a matter for Leicestershire county council as highway authority. The council has recently stated there will be public consultation on the detailed proposals.