§ Mr. AlisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he estimates contracts for site clearance and other relevant constructional phases for the projected Selby by-pass will be awarded. [16056]
§ Mr. WattsThe inspector's report on the inquiry into a side roads variation order and compulsory purchase order has been received recently and is under consideration. Once the scheme has completed the statutory procedures, it will be taken forward when funding is available for start of works.
§ Mr. AlisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will include the projected Selby by-pass in the category of roads to be funded under the private finance for roads initiative. [16055]
§ Mr. WattsThe A63 Selby by-pass is not included in the design, build, finance and operate projects announced by my hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport on 28 February 1995. However, the programme is kept under review. Schemes are considered for inclusion in the programme when they have completed their statutory procedures.
§ Mr. AlisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received the report of the inspector appointed in 1995 to inquire into the proposed compulsory purchase orders for land required for building the Selby by-pass; and if he will make a statement. [16054]
§ Mr. WattsThe inspector's report has been received and is being considered. I cannot say what the outcome will be.