§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what road link schemes his Department is currently evaluating between north and south Wales. [37387]
§ Mr. HainThe extent to which improvements are needed to the road network between north and south Wales was one of the main issues raised for consideration in the consultation exercise on the review of the Welsh trunk road programme. Details of the strategy for and role of the programme will be included in the report on the Welsh Trunk Roads Review to be published later this year.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what principles he is basing his review of his trunk road programmes; and if he will make a statement. [38129]
§ Mr. HainIn assessing the need for individual road schemes and competing priorities I am taking account of the four factors set out in paragraph 22 of the consultation document I published in July 1997, ie accessibility, economy, environmental impact and safety. This is being done in the context of the development of our wider integrated transport policy which embraces consideration of the future role of the trunk road network, the scope to manage the existing network more effectively and the scope to promote alternative solutions where appropriate.104W Details of the strategy for and role of the programme will be included in the report on the review to be published later this year.