§ 20. Mr. CarringtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures are being taken to improve transport infrastructure in inner city areas.
§ Mr. AtkinsWe are improving trunk roads and helping local road improvements financially. I have today announced an Industrial Development Act grant of up to £1.77 million towards a road scheme in Rotherham, which will open up land for development, providing a boost for the area and reducing local unemployment. We are also improving public transport infrastructure in London's docklands. We have approved grant towards phase I of Manchester's metrolink and are helping the development costs of a proposed light rail scheme in Sheffield.