Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 October 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish his updated assessment of the operation of the M6 toll road and its effects on traffic volumes on the M6 motorway.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish his updated assessment of the operation of the M6 Toll road and its effects on traffic volumes on the M6 motorway. [192082] Mr. Jamieson: In June this year the Highways Agency published a report covering the first three months impacts of the M6 Toll road. The Highways Agency and other interested parties including Midland Expressway Limited continue to monitor the M6 Toll and its effects on the surrounding road network. It is the intention to publish a second report, approximately 12 months after the opening of the M6 Toll, in December 2003. This will provide a more detailed evaluation of the before and after situation.

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