M1 to M62 Link Road (Hansard, 16 June 1993)

§ Mr. Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what account was taken of the desirability of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the cost benefit analysis for the M1 to M62 link road.

§ Mr. Key
The reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is not a factor in the Department's cost benefit economic analysis.

§ Mr. Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has had from hon. Members, lobby groups, businesses and the general public with regard to the M1 to M62 link road.

§ Mr. Key
The public consultation has so far resulted in:

58 parliamentary questions

137 letters from hon. Members to Ministers

718 letters from the public to Ministers over 1,500 letters to officials
550
12 petitions containing over 20,000 signatures

§ Mr. Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to seek private sector finance for the M1 to M62 link road.

§ Mr. Key
Although this scheme is at an early developmental stage, we would be willing to consider any approaches from the private sector about financial involvement.

§ Mr. Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received since the formal consultation process ended from local authorities with regard to the M1 to M62 link road.

§ Mr. Key
Representations have so far been received from Kirklees metropolitan district council and the City of Wakefield MDC since the end of the consultation period.