§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) by how much levels of traffic in London would rise if the public transport proposals suggested in the London assessment studies were adopted in isolation and the road building options were not;
(2) by how much levels of traffic in London would rise if the road proposals suggested in the London assessment studies were adopted in isolation and the public transport options were not.
§ Mr. AtkinsTests carried out for the London assessment studies of the way road and rail traffic levels would change if either major roads or major railways were to be built without the other indicate Londonwide differences of only 1 to 2 per cent. Changes would be greater locally, depending upon the schemes tested. Further work would be needed to assess traffic levels should any of the options, which comprise both road and public transport schemes, be taken forward.
§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will update the number of responses he has so far received to the London assessment studies consultations; and if he will list in percentage form how many of the total are(a) in support of and (b) in objection to the proposals.
§ Mr. AtkinsNo. Interim counts would involve disproportionate cost.