§ Mr. PageTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the difference in the approved route as between the first and second inquiry covering the Northchurch to Kings Langley A41 bypass.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe centre line of the Kings Langley and Berkhamsted bypasses was established by orders made under the Highway Act following the first inquiry. Draft amendment orders considered at the second inquiry would, if made, modify that line to the minor extent necessary to reflect the dual carriageway standard and grade separation of the junctions now proposed.
§ Mr. PageTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the second inquiry into the A41 bypass covering 417W Northchurch to Kings Langley (a) opened and (b) closed; when the inspector was expected to report; and when it is anticipated he will report.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe second inquiry into draft line, side roads and compulsory purchase orders for the Kings Langley arid Berkhamsted bypasses opened on 27 April 1988 and closed on 6 September 1988. The inspector's report was received in March.
§ Mr. PageTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the first inquiry into the A41 bypass covering Northchurch to Kings Langley(a) opened and (b) closed; and when the inspector reported.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe first inquiry, into the draft line orders for the Kings Langley and Berkhamsted bypasses, opened on 3 February 1983 and closed on 12 May 1983. The inspectors's report is dated 26 September 1983.