HC Deb 19 July 2004 vol 424 cc13-4W
Gregory Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the impact on local communities of the delays in announcing his preferred route for the upgraded A21 at Hurst Green. [184652]

Mr. Jamieson

[holding answer 16 July 2004]: No assessment has been made of the impact of delay in the announcement. I am aware of the local concern over the delays however, this section of the A21 is particularly sensitive and I have asked for further advice from the Highways Agency. When I have received their report I will make an announcement

Gregory Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he will announce his preferred route for the A21 at Hurst Green. [184653]

Based on data reported by Portsmouth council and the National House-Building Council, the number of registered social landlord and council dwellings that have been built within Portsmouth in the last five financial years are as follows.

Number
1999–2000 37
2000–01 92
2001–02 76
2002–03 88
2003–04 78

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many lettings have been made by(a) the local authority and (b) housing associations in Portsmouth in each of the last five years, broken down by category. [184314]

Keith Hill

Information on the number of lettings to new tenants made by Portsmouth city council, and Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in the Portsmouth area; broken down by category excluding any transfers and mutual exchanges, is tabled as follows:

Mr. Jamieson

[holding answer 16 July 2004]: I have asked the Highways Agency to carry out further work on this scheme including a review of alignment, road standard and value for money. When I receive their report later this summer I will make an announcement.