M4 (Hansard, 16 May 1996)

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations his Department has received concerning the need for an integrated transport study of the M4 corridor; and if he will make a statement. [27922]

§ Mr. Gwilym Jones
The Welsh Office has received several representations in response to the public consultation on the M4 relief road—Major to Castleton—proposals.

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans his Department has to undertake an integrated transport study of the M4 corridor; and if he will make a statement. [27899]

§ Mr. Jones
My right hon. Friend and I have no plans but the development of proposals for the M4 relief road will include an assessment of alternative transport modes.

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when his Department plans to publish a draft order concerning the M4 relief road; and if he will make a statement. [27898]

§ Mr. Jones
It will be several years before the necessary work has been done to identify the scheme details and prepare draft orders.