If a decision has yet been taken in respect of the link between the M65 and the A1(T) through Skipton by dual two-lane carriageway; & if DTp has received the transpennine strategy report.

If a decision has yet been taken in respect of the link between the M65 and the A1(T) through Skipton by dual two-lane carriageway; & if DTp has received the transpennine strategy report.

Pursuant to his Answer of 19th February, 219 c385W, if he will list the organisations that tendered for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department, and the estimated cost of producing the report which was put forward by each organisation.

Pursuant to his Answer of 19th February, 219 c385W, if he will list the organisations that tendered for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department, and the estimated cost of producing the report which was put forward by each organisation.

What criteria he used to select the consultancy organisation that produced the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department.

What criteria he used to select the consultancy organisation that produced the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department.

What penalty was provided in the contract with the consultancy responsible for producing the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report for failure to deliver the report on time.

What penalty was provided in the contract with the consultancy responsible for producing the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report for failure to deliver the report on time.

When the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report was commissioned; when it was due to report; when it reported; & if he will comment on the delay in publication. - Inc ref to 210 c730W.

When the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report was commissioned; when it was due to report; when it reported; & if he will comment on the delay in publication. - Inc ref to 210 c730W.

How many transport consultancy organisations tendered for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department. - 4.

How many transport consultancy organisations tendered for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy commissioned by his Department. - 4.

Pursuant to his Answer of 12th February, Official Report, 218 c866-7W, if the consultants responsible for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report were made aware, at the time they were commissioned, that the Government was considering extending the M65 westwards from Blackburn to the M6. - Yes.

Pursuant to his Answer of 12th February, Official Report, 218 c866-7W, if the consultants responsible for the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report were made aware, at the time they were commissioned, that the Government was considering extending the M65 westwards from Blackburn to the M6. - Yes.

What was the cost of the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report. - Whole study, including roadside interviews & data collection, cost about £900,000.

What was the cost of the Trans-Pennine Study Strategy report. - Whole study, including roadside interviews & data collection, cost about £900,000.

Pursuant to his oral Answer of 4th February, Official Report, 218 column 493, what route across the Pennines he intends to exclude from consideration.

Pursuant to his oral Answer of 4th February, Official Report, 218 column 493, what route across the Pennines he intends to exclude from consideration.

What are the terms of reference for the consultants responsible for the Trans Pennine Study Strategy report.

What are the terms of reference for the consultants responsible for the Trans Pennine Study Strategy report.

What steps he proposes to take regarding Transpennine road links following publication of the recent study undertaken on this subject.

What steps he proposes to take regarding Transpennine road links following publication of the recent study undertaken on this subject.

Pursuant to his Answer of 13th July, 211 c413W, about the Transpennine Roads Study, when he intends to make a substantive reply to the second part of that question relating to publication of the study. - As soon as possible.

Pursuant to his Answer of 13th July, 211 c413W, about the Transpennine Roads Study, when he intends to make a substantive reply to the second part of that question relating to publication of the study. - As soon as possible.

When his Department received the Trans-Pennine Roads Study; and when it will be published. - Ref to 210 c730W & DTP received the consultants findings on study during February 1992. (Holding answer 10 July 1992).

When his Department received the Trans-Pennine Roads Study; and when it will be published. - Ref to 210 c730W & DTP received the consultants findings on study during February 1992. (Holding answer 10 July 1992).

When the conclusions of the Transpennine Study will be published; and if he will give reasons for the postponement in publication; & what consideration is being given to the extension of the M65 eastwards as part of the transpennine study. - Inc refs to 209 c114W & 210 c391W.

When the conclusions of the Transpennine Study will be published; and if he will give reasons for the postponement in publication; & what consideration is being given to the extension of the M65 eastwards as part of the transpennine study. - Inc refs to 209 c114W & 210 c391W.

Whether the study of transpennine links between the north-east and north-west has been completed. - Ref to 209 c114W, I have nothing to add at present.

Whether the study of transpennine links between the north-east and north-west has been completed. - Ref to 209 c114W, I have nothing to add at present.

What progress has been made in connection with consideration of additional trans-Pennine motorway crossings.

What progress has been made in connection with consideration of additional trans-Pennine motorway crossings.