§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations he has received from private companies seeking to invest in and construct new motorways or to increase the capacity of existing motorways.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMany of the companies that participated in bids for the concessions for the Dartford-Thurrock crossing, the second Severn crossing and the Birmingham northern relief road have also advocated an expansion of the role of private finance in the operation and improvement of the existing motorway network. Our planned Green Paper on motorway charging will invite views on the possibilities.