§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for a new link route between Tottenham Hale and Hackney Wick; if he will consult the London borough of Waltham Forest about it; if he will make it his policy to hold a public inquiry before any decision on the route is taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the right hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Sir B. Hayhoe) on 23 October at column373. It is too soon to say what the outcome will be, or if there will be any effect on the London borough of Waltham Forest. Any schemes resulting from decisions taken on the assessment studies will be subject to the appropriate procedures, whether for roads or public transport.