Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether the Thames Gateway area of Canvey Island will receive additional road access before the new housing development planned by the Thames Gateway initiative is completed; if he will instruct the Thames Gateway initiative to carry out a feasibility study on the provision of a new terminus station for Canvey Island. - Including ref to Regional Planning Guidance for the East of England (RPG14).

Answer: Bob Spink: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) whether the Thames Gateway area of Canvey Island will receive additional road access before the new housing development planned by the Thames Gateway initiative is completed; [152433] (2) if he will instruct the Thames Gateway initiative to carry out a feasibility study on the provision of a new terminus station for Canvey Island. [152434] Keith Hill: The East of England Local Government Conference, the regional planning body that has jurisdiction for the Borough of Castle Point, is currently preparing a new Regional Planning Guidance for the East of England (RPG14). This will cover growth proposals for the local authority areas in South Essex with respect to housing and jobs. It will also provide commentary on the sub-region's transport infrastructure. It is therefore open to partners to make representations for improved access to Canvey Island through the Regional Planning process, alongside the identification of locations where development should be supported within the region.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 417 c854W; 152433;152434
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Planning Public transport Railways Regional planning and development Roads Canvey Island Thames Gateway
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk