§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) in respect of the recommendations relating to rail in the South Coast Multi-Modal Study, how many(a) are being implemented, (b) have been ruled out by the Strategic Rail Authority, (c) have been ruled out by train operating companies and (d) have not yet been subject to decision;[142340]
(2) in respect of the recommendations relating to roads in the South Coast Multi-Modal Study, how many (a) are being implemented, (b) have been ruled out and (c) have not yet been subject to decision.[142341]
§ Mr. McNultyOur 9 July 2003 response to the South Coast Multi-Modal Study, which was sent to MPs within the South East as part of an announcement package, set out in detail where we have asked for further work to be undertaken by the respective delivery agencies. This includes where we have asked for schemes to be taken forward, where we have asked for schemes to be considered further or where to look at alternatives. Implementation of all schemes included in the announcement is subject to the successful completion of all necessary consultation and statutory procedures.
The Highway Agency, Local Authorities and the Strategic Rail Authority are taking this work forward in liaison with interested parties.
§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the total cost was of the South Coast Multi-Modal Study.[142342]
§ Mr. McNultyThe total cost of the South Coast Multi-Modal Study (SoCoMMs) including call-off contract is around £1.8 million, excluding VAT.