§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans there are for(a) guidance and (b) legislation relating to the implementation of multi-modal studies; and if he will make a statement. [70742]
§ Mr. JamiesonThere are no plans for(a) guidance or (b) legislation relating to the implementation of Multi-Modal Studies. Implementation of agreed recommendations from the Studies will be the responsibility of the relevant delivery agencies. Government Offices will have a co-ordinating role.
§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the new trunk road and bypass schemes which(a) have been given approval and (b) are awaiting approval after being part of a multi-modal study. [70618]
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§ Mr. JamiesonWe have made announcements on three Multi-Modal Studies and have asked the Highways Agency and relevant local authorities to take forward work on the trunk road and bypass schemes listed below. Final decisions on schemes will be taken following completion of the normal statutory processes.
Access to Hastings
MMS — A21 Tonbridge to Pembury
A21 South of Pembury
Cambridge to Huntingdon
MMS — Widening and partial realignment of the A14 in the
Cambridge to Huntingdon corridor
South East Manchester
MMS — M60/M67/A57 Denton Interchange.
A6 Stockport N/S Bypass
A523/A555 Poynton Bypass
A555 Manchester Airport Link Road West A34
Alderley Edge Bypass
A number of other Multi-Modal Studies have submitted Final Reports to Regional Planning Bodies. Study recommendations including those relating to trunk roads and bypasses will be considered in the light of Regional Planning Body advice.