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2000-01 (8)
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will publish the review by Oscar Faber of predicted traffic flows after the opening of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road on the M6 and other roads. - Includes text of letter from Tim Matthews of...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will publish the review by Oscar Faber of predicted traffic flows after the opening of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road on the M6 and other roads. - Includes text of letter from Tim Matthews of...
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 April 2001
For answer on
8 May 2001
Answered on
8 May 2001
Tony Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will publish the review by Oscar
Faber of predicted traffic flows after the opening of the Birmingham northern relief road on the M6 and other roads. [160127]
Mr. Hill: My hon. Friend's question relates to an operational matter. I have accordingly asked the Chief Executive of the Highways
Agency, Mr. Tim Matthews, to write to him.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Tony Wright, dated 8 May 2001:
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Keith Hill, has asked me to reply to your recent Question asking if the review by Oscar
Faber of predicted traffic flows after the opening of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road on the M6 and other roads will be
published.
First of all I should make it clear that, under an agreement with the Secretary of State for Transport, certain responsibilities for
the Birmingham Northern Relief Road rests with Midland Expressway Limited, including production of traffic predictions for the new
road and the M6 corridor, which are presented at the Public Inquiry into the scheme between June 1994 and October 1995. Little, if
anything of substance, has changed since the evidence was presented-- although comment in recent press notices might have suggested
otherwise.
The Highways Agency has a wider remit to manage the motorway and trunk road network and, as part of that responsibility, must ensure
that information about demands and pressures on the network are continuously updated. In their capacity as advisers to the Highways
Agency in the Midlands on development matters, Oscar Faber have been commissioned to carry out some work to assist in the
consideration and assessment of development. As such, it is not a general review and is not embodied in a single report.
Oscar Faber have undertaken other work on behalf which considers the existing and predicted `Stress on the Network'. This has been
formally reported and deposited as input to Regional Planning Guidance.
You are welcome to have sight of all the above Oscar Faber material, which can be viewed at the Agency's Birmingham office at
Broadway, Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1BL. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please contact Gwyn Drake,
Divisional Director for Network and Customer Services, who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements. Gwyn can be contacted
at the Birmingham office or by telephoning 0121 678 8014.
Subjects
Motorways; Road traffic; Roads; Bypasses; M6; M6 Toll
Date
8 May 2001
Reference
368 c32W;368 c32-3W; 160127
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Asked by
Stephen Day
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, What plans he has for widening the M6 motorway.
Subjects
Construction; Motorways; Repairs and maintenance; M6; M6 Toll
Date
24 April 2001
Reference
367 c166
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Construction; Motorways; Repairs and maintenance; M6; M6 Toll
Date
24 April 2001
Reference
367 c166
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on the proposal to widen the M6.
1st supplementary on the proposal to widen the M6.
Asked by
Stephen Day
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2001
Subjects
Construction; Motorways; Repairs and maintenance; M6; M6 Toll
Date
24 April 2001
Reference
367 c166
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, What plans he has for widening the M6 motorway.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, What plans he has for widening the M6 motorway.
Asked by
Stephen Day
(Conservative)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 April 2001
For answer on
24 April 2001
Answered on
24 April 2001
Subjects
Construction; Motorways; Repairs and maintenance; M6; M6 Toll
Date
24 April 2001
Reference
367 c166; 157193
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what specialist advice the Highways Agency used in reaching its decision to cut down trees between the M6 motorway and Devon Way at Stafford on 8th March; if he will instruct the Highways Agency to consult with...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what specialist advice the Highways Agency used in reaching its decision to cut down trees between the M6 motorway and Devon Way at Stafford on 8th March; if he will instruct the Highways Agency to consult with...
Asked by
David Kidney
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 March 2001
For answer on
2 April 2001
Answered on
2 April 2001
Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what specialist advice the Highways
Agency used in reaching its decision to cut down trees between the M6 motorway and Devon Way at Stafford on 8 March; [156327]
(2) if he will instruct the Highways Agency to consult with local residents over its plans for planting trees and shrubs at Devon
Way, Stafford. [156328]
Mr. Hill: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Mr. David Kidney, dated 2 April 2001:
The Transport Minister, Keith Hill, has asked me to reply to your two Parliamentary Questions about the removal of trees and
proposed new planting on land between the M6 and Devon Way, Stafford.
The trees were cut down on the advice of aboricultural consultants, working for our managing agent, and our own horticultural
specialist. On the same basis, we are shortly to recommence the removal of other unsafe trees and prune branches overhanging gardens
in Devon Way. This latter action is in response to requests, including a petition, from many local residents.
It is intended to undertake further pruning, thinning and replanting in the autumn, after the nesting season, and we will consult
adjoining residents in advance.
If you would like any additional information please contact Peter Adams at our Birmingham office. His telephone number is 0121 678
8215.
Subjects
Motorways; Roads; Tree felling; Trees; Tree planting; Stafford; M6
Date
2 April 2001
Reference
366 c9W; 156327;156328
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to upgrade Junction 34 of the M6; and if he will make a statement - Text of letter from Tim Matthews of Highways Agency.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to upgrade Junction 34 of the M6; and if he will make a statement - Text of letter from Tim Matthews of Highways Agency.
Asked by
Hilton Dawson
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 March 2001
For answer on
27 March 2001
Answered on
27 March 2001
Mr. Dawson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to upgrade junction 34 of
the M6; and if he will make a statement. [155792]
Mr. Hill: The Highways Agency is aware of the problems with junction 34 on the M6. Long term plans for the junction are dependent on
decisions about the proposed local authority link road between Morecambe/ Heysham and the M6. In the interim, shorter-term measures
have been identified by the Agency. Bids for funds for the 2002-03 financial year will be considered on their merits and in the
light of other regional priorities. I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Mr. Tim Matthews, to write to my hon.
Friend.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Mr. Hilton Dawson, dated 27 March 2001:
The Transport Minister, Keith Hill, has asked me to write to you in reply to your recent question about the plans to upgrade
Junction 34 of the M6.
Safety is a top priority for the Highways Agency and we constantly monitor the operation of our network to identify where
improvements are needed. In recognition of this the Highways Agency is currently working in partnership with Lancashire County
Council on plans for a link road between Morecambe/Horsham and the M6. One of the route options being considered would see a link
road connecting with the M6 at Junction 34. However, this would require a major change in the layout of the junction. Our long-term
plans for Junction 34 very much depend on the outcome of these discussions about the link road.
In the meantime, following a study last year into the junction, a number of short-term improvements have been identified. These
include extending the southbound on slip road, dualling the northbound off slip road and making improvements to the signs and road
markings at the junction. A bid for funds will be made to carry out this work during the 2002/03 financial year. However any bid
will be considered on its merits and in the light of other funding priorities.
If you would like any other further information, please contact the Route Manager, Bob Baldwin at Sunley Tower, Piccadilly Plaza,
Manchester M1 4BE--Tel: 0161 930 5680.
Subjects
Motorways; Repairs and maintenance; M6
Date
27 March 2001
Reference
155792; 365 c567W;365 c569W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what guidance he has given the Highways Agency (a) generally and (b) specifically relating to Devon Way, Stafford, for consultation with residents before trees that screen trunk roads are removed; how many trees the Highways Agency removed...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what guidance he has given the Highways Agency (a) generally and (b) specifically relating to Devon Way, Stafford, for consultation with residents before trees that screen trunk roads are removed; how many trees the Highways Agency removed...
Asked by
David Kidney
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 March 2001
For answer on
22 March 2001
Answered on
22 March 2001
Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what guidance he has given the Highways
Agency (a) generally and (b) specifically relating to Devon Way, Stafford, for consultation with residents before trees that screen
trunk roads are removed; [154259]
(2) how many trees the Highways Agency removed from the land between the M6 motorway and Devon Way at Stafford on 8 March and for
what reasons. [154258]
Mr. Hill: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from John Kerman to Mr. David Kidney, dated 22 March 2001:
REMOVAL OF TREES ON M6 AT DEVON WAY
The Transport Minister, Keith Hill, has asked Tim Matthews to reply to your two Parliamentary Questions about the removal of trees
on land between the M6 and Devon Way, Stafford. I am replying in the absence of Tim Matthews.
Following complaints about the condition of the trees from a local resident, site inspections showed that some of the trees were in
a poor state and needed cutting down or pruning. Three trees were cut down on the 8{th} March and a fourth one shortly afterwards.
Further works are required to this area of mature planting and these will be carried out soon.
During the site visits we spoke to a number of residents who generally supported what we were doing but I am sorry that we were
unable to talk to them all.
I can assure you that we are only removing trees that are dead or dying on safety grounds, or pruning those which overhang adjacent
gardens and are causing a nuisance. We intend to provide some new planting at this location with low-level shrubs at the rear of the
gardens graduating to woodland species closer to the motorway.
There is no specific guidance for consultation in these circumstances but we do as a rule advise those likely to be affected. In
this instance we were responding to the wishes of a number of local residents. I can only apologise for the fact that not everyone
was happy.
If you would like any additional information please contact Peter Adams at our Birmingham office. His telephone number is 0121 678
8215.
Subjects
Motorways; Roads; Repairs and maintenance; Trees; Stafford; M6
Date
22 March 2001
Reference
365 c284W; 154259;154258
House
House of Commons