Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 2002 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, If he will make a statement on his decision on the Walton Ashcott Bypass. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on his decision on the Walton Ashcott bypass. [49423] Mr. Jamieson: We decided to turn down Somerset county council's bid because the scheme had not been considered sufficiently in a wider strategic context, including SWARMMS; it is inconsistent with Regional Planning Guidance and the County Structure Plan; and improving road access is considered to have the capacity to generate development of a scale inappropriate to Glastonbury and Street.

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