Written question asked by Richard Ottaway (Conservative) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the closure of the M25 from Saturday 13th to Monday 15th November. - Inc fact that as soon as the findings are known, the relevant information will be forwarded to the hon. member and copies placed in the Library.

Answer: Richard Ottaway: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the closure of the M25 from Saturday 13 to Monday 15 November. [199096] Mr. Jamieson: There were severe delays and inconvenience caused to motorists as a result of the fatal accident that occurred on the M25 involving an overturned petrol tanker between Junctions 5 and 6 on the evening of Friday 12 November. As the result of spillage of highly combustible fuel, the emergency services imposed a closure for safety reasons until the necessary extensive remedial works were completed. The Highways Agency, Environment Agency and the emergency services are urgently carrying out a thorough investigation into this incident and its management. As soon as the findings are known, the relevant information will be forwarded to the hon. Member and copies placed in the Libraries of the House.

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