§ 26. Mr. TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for further investment in road and rail links in the north Nottinghamshire coalfield.
§ Mr. FreemanCentral Government investment for road infrastructure proposals in north Nottinghamshire ranges from direct investment in motorway and all-purpose trunk road improvement schemes, such as widening the M1 and A1, to possible support through transport supplementary grant for local highway improvements. Assistance towards the construction of Bosford and Balwell stations on stage 1 of the Robin Hood rail line has also been given.