§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) how many sets of traffic lights there were on West Quay road, Southampton, between Mountbatten way and Weston Esplanade in(a) October 2001 and (b) 1997 for (i) westbound and (ii)) eastbound traffic; [9783]
(2) what the average journey time was for (a) westbound and (b) eastbound traffic on West Quay road, Southampton, between the Westen Docks entrance and Town Quay in (a) October 2001 and (b) October 1997; [9785]
(3) what assessment has been made of how the additional traffic lights in West Quay road, Southampton have contributed to improve traffic flows to and from destinations (a) in Southampton and (b) on the Isle of Wight; [9786]
(4) what volume of traffic was carried by West Quay road, Southampton (a) westbound and (b) eastbound in (i) October 2001 and in (ii) October 1997; [9784]
(5) what consultations took place with the Isle of Wight council before the (a) improvements to West Quay road, Southampton, and (b) approval by his predecessors of the most recent local plan for Southampton. [9907]
§ Ms KeebleThese are issues for Southampton city council to answer, as local planning authority and local transport authority. I have asked the council to write to the hon. Member. The Secretary of State does not approve local plans. They are adopted by the local planning authority, following a public inquiry. It is for local authorities preparing development plans to ensure they consult all those with an interest in the plan.