Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether on the completion of the Dunstable and Houghton Regis northern bypass, the extension of the A505 to the M1, there will be a ban on the use of the A5 through Dunstable by lorries not having business in the town.

Answer: Andrew Selous: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether on the completion of the Dunstable and Houghton Regis northern bypass, the extension of the A505 to the M1, there will be a ban on the use of the A5 through Dunstable by lorries not having business in the town. [198202] Mr. Jamieson: The development of the proposed A5- M1 link (Dunstable northern bypass) is at an early stage and responsibility for the A5 through Dunstable on completion of the bypass has not yet been agreed. However, if the route were to be de-trunked, responsibility would pass to Bedfordshire county council, who could consider such a lorry ban.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198202; 426 c1231W;426 c1235W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Large goods vehicles Road traffic control Bypasses M1 Dunstable A505
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk