HC Deb 01 April 2004 vol 419 cc1611-2W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the proposed highway works in Northumberland, pursuant to project 4374. [163968]

Mr. Caplin

The highway works are on the A696 (T) and are in support of the infrastructure developments at the Otterburn Training Area to accommodate live firing of AS90 and multiple launch rocket system.

The works include nine traffic lay-by holding areas for use during the management of convoy movements. The works were undertaken on behalf of the MOD by the Highways Agency and are virtually complete.