A12: Construction
Commons · Question 1258 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
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
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 22 May 2026
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 mi...