§ Mr. DunnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are his current plans for the route of the east London river crossing in the light of the exclusion of Oxleas wood from the original route; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisIt is too early to say where and in what form future proposals will be developed. Any new proposals will be designed to have less impact on the local environment. As with all departmental road schemes, at the appropriate stages, there will be analyses of alternatives, full environmental assessments and, if necessary, a public inquiry.