§ 44. Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received about the necessity of improving the A3 at Hindhead. [9394]
§ Dr. StrangMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received representations both supporting and opposing an improvement of the A3 at Hindhead since preparatory work on that scheme stopped in November 1995. The scheme is included in the trunk road programme which is the subject of a fundamental review approved on 19 June.
§ Mrs. BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if she will make a statement on measures taken to relieve traffic congestion on the A3 at Hindhead. [10294]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonPreparation work on proposals to improve the A3 at Hindhead was stopped in November 1995. The scheme will be included in the trunk roads198W review announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Transport on 19 June. The aim is to announce a decision next year on the outcome of the review.