§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what contracts have been let in respect of works relating to, or implementing the proposal to widen the M25 to 10 and 12 lanes between junctions 12 and 15; and if he will make a statement; [17639]
(2) when he will respond to the objections lodged during summer 1996 to his plans to widen the M25 to 10 and 12 lanes between junctions 12 and 15; and if he will make a statement; [17641]
(3) how many hon. Members representing constituencies in Surrey have objected to his proposals to widen the M25 to 10 and 12 lanes between junctions 12 and 15; [17638]
(4) what plans he has to let contracts before 22 May in respect of works relating to, or implementing, the proposal to widen the M25 to 10 and 12 lanes between junctions 12 and 15; and if he will make a statement. [17640]
§ Mr. WattsNo contracts have been let for the widening of the M25 between junctions 12 and 15 and there are no plans to let any such contracts before 22 May.
Representations received following publication of the environmental statement for the scheme are under consideration and an announcement will be made by the Secretary of State in due course. No hon. Member representing a constituency in Surrey has objected formally to the widening proposals.