§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what(a) contracts have been let and (b) other liabilities entered into in respect of works, plans or surveys relating to or implementing the proposal to widen the M25 to 10 to 12 lanes between junctions 12 and 15; and if he will make a statement. [10644]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 28 July 1997]: I have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to my hon. Friend.
206WLetter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. Andrew Mackinlay, dated 29 July 1997:
The Minister for Transport in London asked me to reply to your recent question about contracts let, and liabilities entered into, for the M25 Junctions 12 to 15 widening.The only contract existing for the M25 Junctions 12 to 15 Widening Scheme is the preliminary design commission with consultants Howard Humphreys and Partners.