Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to replace Operation Stack on the M20; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to replace Operation Stack on the M20; and if he will make a statement. [224453] Mr. Jamieson: The Highways Agency is reviewing what improvements may be possible in the short and long term to reduce delays and disruption for travellers. These options include the modified use of Operation Stack, with and without contraflow working on the M20 London bound carriageway, and a possible lorry park for use as a holding area for HGVs waiting to travel to the continent.

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