§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest estimate of the date and costs of the widening and improvement of the Shotwitch, Drome Corner, Queensferry, Aston Hill dual carriageway; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe details are as follows:
Scheme Estimated cost £ million Timing indication A550 Deeside Park—Drome Corner 16 Before April 1996 A494 Drome Corner—Ewloe Interchange 25 Between April 1996 and March 1999
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposes to hold a public inquiry concerning his plans to widen the Aston Hill, Queensferry dual carriageway.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe Department has not yet published its proposals in the form of draft trunk road orders for the scheme. The need for a public inquiry into the orders cannot be assessed at this stage.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received covering the Aston Hill, Queensferry dual carriageway road-widening scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend the Minister of State gave him on 25 November 1993 at column149.