§ Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will order an official environmental impact assessment of the chosen route for the western bypass for Harrogate adopted by the North Yorkshire county council.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleI understand that an environmental statement will accompany a planning application536W for the Harrogate western bypass to the county planning authority. In the event that no statement is provided, reserve powers are available to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment to require As preparation. A decision on the use of such powers would be taken at the time.