§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are the terms of reference for the consultants carrying out the environmental appraisal of the widening of the M40 between the M25 and junction 4.
§ Mr. Kenneth Carlisle[holding answer 1 July 1992]: The initial stages of the commission require the consultants to assess the need for widening and to report on the feasibility of the possible options for meeting that need, taking into account the engineering, operational and environmental considerations.
§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated total cost of the widening of the M40 between the M25 and junction 4; what is the estimated cost of(a) compensation for loss of property value under the Land Compensation Acts, (b) the provision of noise insulation under the noise insulation regulations and (c) measures to protect the environment against intrusion of the widened road.
§ Mr. Kenneth Carlisle[holding answer 1 July 1992]: Consideration bf the possible options for widening this length of motorway is not yet complete. The requested estimates are therefore not yet available.