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Written question asked by Greg Smith (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A12: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 6 March 2026 to Question 116792, whether a written ministerial direction, submission, or other formal decision document exists in relation to the March 2024 decision to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme; and if she will publish a link to that document.

Answer

Ministers took the decision in March 2024 to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme following advice from officials. There is a long-standing convention not to release advice received by previous administrations. There is no written ministerial direction in relation to the decision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1258
Session
2026-27
Related items
A12: Repairs and Maintenance
Friday, 6 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Construction A12
Link
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