§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the economic impact of traffic congestion on the M6. [87911]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe consultants gave consideration to this aspect of the MidMan Multi Model study. A copy of this report can be found in the House of Commons Library.
In response to its recommendations, the Secretary of State for Transport last week announced that the widening of the M6 between junctions 11a and 19 will be progressed. It is expected that the Highways Agency will add a scheme to its Targeted Programme of Improvements during the first half of 2003.