§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received concerning the proposed southern and western motorway and the proposed slip road linking it with the A59; what consultations he has had with Lancashire county council on the proposals; and what environmental matters he has taken into consideration in planning the motorway alignment.
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§ Mr. ChopeSeveral hundred representations have been received so far. Consultations with Lancashire county council have taken place throughout the development of the scheme and are continuing. In proposing a route for consultation full account has been taken of all environmental matters including the effects on people and property and on special landscape areas.