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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A12: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 107159, whether the decision taken in March 2024 was made by Ministers; and what start date for construction was in place prior to that decision.

Answer

The decision taken in March 2024 to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme was made by Ministers.

Prior to this decision, the publicly committed start date for construction was 2023/24 but a new start date was being planned.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116792
Session
2024-26
Related items
A12: Repairs and Maintenance
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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House of Commons
A12: Construction
Friday, 22 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Construction A12 Repairs and maintenance
Link
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