HL Deb 01 March 1995 vol 561 c99WA
The Earl of Bradford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have any estimates for the cost to British industry caused by the delays to traffic on the M.5 and M.6 through the Birmingham area.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)

The current costs to British industry (1994 prices) caused by delays to traffic on the M.5 and M.6 through the Birmingham area are assessed as at least £35 million per year.