Context
The Oxford-Cambridge expressway project has been paused. Residents in Oxfordshire are concerned about the continuation of smaller segments of the road project.
Question
Residents in Oxfordshire, who are strongly opposed to the Oxford to Cambridge expressway, are worried that while the expressway is officially paused, it seems that parts of the road project are going ahead, but in smaller chunks. One expressed it as “expressway by stealth”. Can the Minister tell us how many subsections of the expressway project are in their planning stages, and does “pause” mean that “go” is still an option?
Answer from Rachel Maclean
I can assure the hon. Lady that the Government have announced plans to develop with local partners a long-term spatial framework along the lines of the 25-year environment plan to build beautiful and sustainable places in her community and in the whole region. Consultation with local residents and herself is central to achieving this vision.
Not addressed: How many subsections are currently in planning stages, whether 'pause' means 'go' is still an option
How: Developing A Long-Term Spatial Framework, Consultation With Local Residents
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