Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for his Department's forthcoming report on the Ten Year Transport Plan to include (a) a definition of congestion with benchmark figures and interim targets for its reduction, (b) a commitment for the multi-modal studies to be completed by March 2003 with a plan of action to be agreed within six months of completion, (c) interim targets for delivery of (i) new trunk and (ii) local road improvements to 2006 and (d) a commitment to publish annual progress reports on the implementation of the measures set out in the Plan; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sir Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for his Department's forthcoming report on the Ten Year Transport Plan to include (a) a definition of congestion with benchmark figures and interim targets for its reduction, (b) a commitment for the multi-modal studies to be completed by March 2003 with a plan of action to be agreed within six months of completion, (c) interim targets for delivery of (i) new trunk and (ii) local road improvements to 2006 and (d) a commitment to publish annual progress reports on the implementation of the measures set out in the Plan; and if he will make a statement. [78896] Mr. Jamieson: The report will include a full up-date on progress towards achieving the objectives set out in the 10 Year Plan.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78896; 392 c151W;392 c163W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Construction Planning Transport Road traffic Roads Research Road traffic control
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk