§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will provide an access road into his Department's new complex on Whitley road, Benton, Newcastle from either Coach lane or the coast road, Newcastle;
(2) what consultations took place with North Tyneside council concerning the siting of his Department's new complex on Whitley road, Benton, Newcastle;
(3) what surveys were carried out into the traffic volume implications of the development of his Department's new complex at Whitley road, Benton, Newcastle;
(4) what consideration was given to the safety of children attending St. Bartholomew's primary school, Benton when the decision was made to site his Department's new complex at Whitley road, Benton, Newcastle.
§ Mr. BurtThe responsibility for investigating such matters as the provision of an access road, the traffic volume implications and the safety of children attending St. Bartholomew's primary school, Benton lies with the local authority.
Planning for the provision of the new DSS offices at Whitley road, Newcastle, and the need for consultation with outside bodies, are matters for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.
§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will visit the site of his Department's new88W complex at Whitley road, Benton, Newcastle in order to listen to the views of local residents about the development.