§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what central Government funding is available to assist in the construction of the western Wyre Piddle link road. [88414]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe local transport capital expenditure settlement announced on 10 December provides £13.9 million for Worcestershire for 2003–04, including £1 million in respect of the proposed Chadbury-Twyford link road east of the Wyre Piddle bypass. The Wyre Piddle bypass has itself received funding of £5.9 million and is nearing completion. It is for Worcestershire county council as the local highway authority to consider whether the western Wyre Piddle link road is a priority within their local transport plan and for any future transport settlement.