HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 cc29-30W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the proposed diversion of the Itchen navigation into a tunnel by his Department in pursuance of the M3 extension scheme at Twyford down.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

In accordance with the decision following the 1987–88 public inquiry, a 1.8 metre culvert will be provided for the Itchen navigation under the M3 and diverted B3335. This will maintain the flow of water along the existing watercourse.