§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many letters his Department has received from residents of Worsley, Whitefield, Radcliffe and Bury about the proposed Greater Manchester western and northern relief road; and how many of those supported the proposals as outlined in the White Paper "Roads for Prosperity".
§ Mr. ChopeSeveral letters have been received but none has been in support of the outline proposed in the White Paper. Full public consultation will take place after details of a route have been published.
§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will arrange for an environmental impact assessment to be carried out in respect of the Greater Manchester western and northern relief road route.
§ Mr. ChopeAn environmental assesment will be undertaken before proposals are put forward for public comment.
§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications of the construction of the Denton to Middleton section of the M66 for the Greater Manchester western and northern relief road.
§ Mr. ChopeCompletion of the M66 between Denton and Middleton will have no significant effect on traffic flows on the M62 west of junction 18. There are no implications for the Greater Manchester western and northern relief road.
§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has revised the traffic forecasts for the Greater Manchester western and northern relief route.