HL Deb 13 March 2002 vol 632 c87WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have ensured that the Highways Agency, in inviting tenders for the A303 Stonehenge (Amesbury to Berwick Down) improvement scheme, will specify proposals for the long bored tunnel (as advised by ICOMOS-UK) as well as for short cut-and-cover and short bored tunnel options. [HL3200]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

In line with the scheme announced inA New Deal for Trunk Roads in England, the tenders invited for the A303 Stonehenge scheme require proposals for illustrative designs for either a 2km cut-and-cover or a 2 bored tunnel.

The International Council on Monuments and Sites—UK has asked for a comparison to be made between our proposal and a 4km long bored tunnel. This has been discussed with the council and the comparison will be covered in the environmental statement.

Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have secured funding for the long bored tunnel for the A303 at Stonehenge. [HL3201]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Government's proposal is for a 2km length of cut-and-cover tunnel as announced in 1998 inA New Deal for Trunk Roads in England. Funding for the scheme is planned on that basis.