§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) on what date the public consultation period on the trans-Pennine study report ended; and how many representations were received;
(2) if he will make available copies of the written representations he has received on the trans-Pennine study report.
§ Mr. KeyThe consultation period on the trans-Pennine study strategy report ended on 16 April. Some 244 representations were received. It is not general practice to make available copies of written representations made to the Department in response to consultation exercises.