Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason the Highways Agency Business Plan 2005-06 includes no reference to improving the A358 between Ilminster and the M5; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport for what reason the Highways Agency Business Plan 2005-06 includes no reference to improving the A358 between Ilminster and the M5; and if he will make a statement. [224501] Mr. Jamieson: The Highways Agency's Business Plan 2005-06 sets out the forward programme of major schemes to be progressed in the period 2005-06 to 2007-08. Schemes expected to be taken forward after 2007-08, including the proposed improvement to the A358 between Ilminster and the M5, are not included in the Plan.

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