§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans there are to build a service station on the M11 motorway; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Department has outline planning clearance for a motorway service area at the M11/Al20 junction at Birch anger, near Stansted.
A public inquiry is to be held in May into the acquisition of land, local road diversions and improvements. The inquiry will also consider an appeal covering a private proposal for a service station at the same junction.