HC Deb 28 November 1988 vol 142 c158W
34. Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on how his Department proposes to relieve traffic congestion in the south-east.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

By carrying out the road improvements detailed in the White Paper "Policy for Roads in England: 1987" as quickly as possible, by supporting local highway authorities with transport supplementary grant, through traffic management measures, and by approving appropriate investment proposals by British Rail and London Regional Transport.