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Written question asked by Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) on Monday, 6 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2010. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Lower Thames Crossing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans his Department has to consult local residents on a new Lower Thames Crossing; when he expects such consultation to take place; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department for Transport made clear in its spending review announcement that it would embark on a review of the options for future capacity in the Lower Thames.Following that review, which is expected to take around 12 to 18 months to complete, the Department's intention, as part of the statutory process, would be to publicly consult on the merits of the potential options. The timing of such consultation has yet to be determined.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29721; 520 c403W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Bridges River Thames
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk