Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans his Department has to improve the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans his Department has to improve the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester. [18438] Mr. Jamieson: The section of the M6 between junction 11 and 20 is currently being investigated as part of the West Midlands to North West Multi-Modal Study. The consultants are due to release the final report for the study towards the end of January 2002. It will be for the Regional Assembly in the North West and the West Midlands Local Government Association to consider the report and make their recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. The Secretary of State will decide which measures to take forward through other Government agencies. If approved any new works could start within the 10 Year Transport Plan period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c938W; 18438
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Birmingham Greater Manchester Motorways Repairs and maintenance M6
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk