HC Deb 28 January 2003 vol 398 c722W
14. Jon Trickett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what priority he gives to economic regeneration when planning new transport infrastructure. [93542]

Mr. Jamieson

My Department's method for appraising transport schemes looks at a wide range of costs and benefits including the reduction of travel times, safety, accessibility and impacts on the environment, as well as a scheme's contribution to regeneration. We take decisions on particular schemes in the light of all of these factors.

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