Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 28 October 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what evaluation has been made of the effect of the second section of the Northern Distributor Road on the Church Marshes Country Park at Kemsley, near Sittingbourne.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what evaluation has been made of the effect of the second section of the Northern Distributor Road on the Church Marshes country park at Kemsley, near Sittingbourne. [194158] Keith Hill: The Swale borough local plan, adopted in July 2000, proposed bringing the Church Marshes country park into public use as a recreation area and country park and made specific reference of the need to safeguard reserved land for the road proposals. The county council is working closely with Swale borough council and Medway Swale Groundwork who are progressing the country park. As part of the planning application for the new road, an Environmental Statement is being produced and this will cover all the environmental aspects and mitigation measures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194158; 425 c1327-8W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Construction Environment protection Kent Roads Country parks Kemsley
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk