To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the total expenditure by (a) her Department and (b) National Highways was on the A46 Newark Bypass scheme prior to the cancellation of the Skanska contract.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the total expenditure by (a) her Department and (b) National Highways was on the A46 Newark Bypass scheme prior to the cancellation of the Skanska contract.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason National Highways cancelled its contract with Skanska for the A46 Newark Bypass scheme; and whether the scheme remains part of the strategic roads programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason National Highways cancelled its contract with Skanska for the A46 Newark Bypass scheme; and whether the scheme remains part of the strategic roads programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential for the proposed M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme to mitigate collisions on the M5.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential for the proposed M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme to mitigate collisions on the M5.

On Tuesday, we learned that the only two major road projects in the east midlands—the A46 in Newark and the A38 in Derby—were to be scrapped. So many questions remain. How were these projects chosen? Why are the only projects being scrapped in the whole country those in the east...

On Tuesday, we learned that the only two major road projects in the east midlands—the A46 in Newark and the A38 in Derby—were to be scrapped. So many questions remain. How were these projects chosen? Why are the only projects being scrapped in the whole country those in the east...

Yes, in short; I will ask the Secretary of State to ensure that MPs from the area, including the right hon. Gentleman, get the information that they seek. These are very tough decisions indeed. On the one hand, it is quite right that Opposition—and, indeed, Government—Members should call for greater...

Yes, in short; I will ask the Secretary of State to ensure that MPs from the area, including the right hon. Gentleman, get the information that they seek. These are very tough decisions indeed. On the one hand, it is quite right that Opposition—and, indeed, Government—Members should call for greater...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of the M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of the M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme.

My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will support our...

My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will support our...

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will support our drive to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation.

The investment delivers on the Government’s ambition...

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will support our drive to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation.

The investment delivers on the Government’s ambition...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the completion date of the A46 Newark Bypass RP2 project.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the completion date of the A46 Newark Bypass RP2 project.

Given that Tewkesbury is one of the fastest growing areas of the country, does the Secretary of State agree that we need to expand the A46 and junction 9 of the M5, and not reduce its capacity or downgrade it in any way? If any agency puts plans to him to downgrade the A46 or junction 9, will he reject those plans?

Given that Tewkesbury is one of the fastest growing areas of the country, does the Secretary of State agree that we need to expand the A46 and junction 9 of the M5, and not reduce its capacity or downgrade it in any way? If any agency puts plans to him to downgrade the A46 or junction 9, will he reject those plans?

I am grateful to my hon. Friend—and Gloucestershire neighbour—for raising that issue. He rightly sets out that his constituency is one of the fastest growing. He is a doughty champion for his constituents and I am sure that any agency thinking of downgrading any of his road network would not dare to do so, for fear of the consequences of having to deal with him on the warpath.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend—and Gloucestershire neighbour—for raising that issue. He rightly sets out that his constituency is one of the fastest growing. He is a doughty champion for his constituents and I am sure that any agency thinking of downgrading any of his road network would not dare to do so, for fear of the consequences of having to deal with him on the warpath.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the western carriageway of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark was last examined for defects; and when that stretch of carriageway is scheduled to be resurfaced.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the western carriageway of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark was last examined for defects; and when that stretch of carriageway is scheduled to be resurfaced.

Motion that this House has considered proposed changes to the A46 at Tewkesbury. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered proposed changes to the A46 at Tewkesbury. Agreed to on question.

I beg to move,

That this House has considered proposed changes to the A46 at Tewkesbury.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrusb Davies.

I thank the Minister for attending. He will be relieved to know that, unusually, this is not a debate during which I will ask the Government...

I beg to move,

That this House has considered proposed changes to the A46 at Tewkesbury.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrusb Davies.

I thank the Minister for attending. He will be relieved to know that, unusually, this is not a debate during which I will ask the Government...

I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tewkesbury (Mr Robertson) for introducing the debate on the proposed changes to the A46 in his constituency, and for his very clear speech. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies.

My hon. Friend seems to have been incredibly successful...

I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tewkesbury (Mr Robertson) for introducing the debate on the proposed changes to the A46 in his constituency, and for his very clear speech. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies.

My hon. Friend seems to have been incredibly successful...

I am grateful to the Minister for his response and how he is addressing the issue. He mentions that bits could be taken out of the business case—one

of my big points was that the grey route should be taken out—but can things be added at this stage? What is...

I am grateful to the Minister for his response and how he is addressing the issue. He mentions that bits could be taken out of the business case—one

of my big points was that the grey route should be taken out—but can things be added at this stage? What is...

I would be very happy for my departmental officials to meet further with my hon. Friend, and I am sure we can look at other options. This is at SOBC stage, so it is very much about the strategic case for the road and outline proposals for schemes. At this...

I would be very happy for my departmental officials to meet further with my hon. Friend, and I am sure we can look at other options. This is at SOBC stage, so it is very much about the strategic case for the road and outline proposals for schemes. At this...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 28 November to Question 94697, when the road surface is scheduled for resurfing.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 28 November to Question 94697, when the road surface is scheduled for resurfing.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Westbound carriageway of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark was last inspected for defects; when he expects this stretch of highway to be resurfaced; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Westbound carriageway of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark was last inspected for defects; when he expects this stretch of highway to be resurfaced; and if he will make a statement.

I beg to move,

That this House has considered Transport in Nottinghamshire.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I congratulate the Minister on her inaugural Westminster Hall debate. I thank colleagues from across our great county for attending this debate, and I look forward to hearing their...

I beg to move,

That this House has considered Transport in Nottinghamshire.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I congratulate the Minister on her inaugural Westminster Hall debate. I thank colleagues from across our great county for attending this debate, and I look forward to hearing their...