§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made by his Department following the visit by the Minister of Transport in London to Greenwich on 25 June, in considering proposals for easing traffic congestion in Greenwich town centre, and in particular the feasibility study for a bypass, and the interim proposal for a ban on heavy goods vehicles in the town centre; and when he expects to announce his decision in respect of the application by Greenwich council for transport supplementary grant to pursue such options.
§ Mr. NorrisAn announcement about the allocation of transport supplementary grant will be made before Christmas. The hon. Member will appreciate that I cannot comment on specific bids in advance of this announcement.