§ Sir Irvine PatnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made in lighting the remaining parts of the M1; what is the future timetable; and if he will make a statement. [10330]
§ Mr. WattsI have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Sir Irvine Patnick, dated 13 January 1997:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your recent question about the M1 motorway and the possibilities for lighting provision along those remaining unlit sections.The M1 is lit from Junctions 1 to 19, 20 to 21A, 23 to 26, and 40 to 42. The section between Junctions 42 and 43 will be lit as part of the M1—A1 Link Road Scheme which is currently under construction. In addition, the M1 between Junctions 31 and 32 is programmed to be lit as part of the motorway widening scheme which remains in the programme. There are currently no further lighting schemes programmed for the M1.