Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 27 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if it is his policy to use quieter surfacing when resurfacing the M3 between junctions five and seven becomes necessary. - (Holding answer 24 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if it is his policy to use quieter surfacing when resurfacing the M3 between junctions five and seven becomes necessary. [132344] Mr. Hill: [holding answer 24 July 2000]: Our 10 year strategy for transport, Transport 2010--The 10 Year Plan, has been published and sets out proposals for dealing with road noise, including the provision of quieter surfaces on over 60 per cent. of the network, including all concrete surfaces. I have asked the Highways Agency to draw up a programme for all such trunk roads for agreement. Junctions five to seven of the M3 will be included in this programme.

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