§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if it remains his policy that public consultation on the three separate stages of the Greater Manchester western and northern relief road will be undertaken together.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleNo. Public consultation on stage 2 of the relief road (M56-M62) is underway. It is hoped to follow with consultation on route options for stage 3 (M62 Eccles to Whitefield) in late spring.
Consultation on stage 1 (M6-M56) took place during 1989. Statutory orders for this section have now been published.
§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will extend the period of public consultation on the proposed Greater Manchester western and northern relief road (M56-M62 link) so as to allow consultation with residents of Irlam and Cadishead.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport will consider all comments made—including those received after the close of consultation—before deciding whether to proceed with a scheme.