Written questions

A47: Dual Carriageways

Commons · Question 7846 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Ashley Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the financial liability to National Highways arising from potential planning blight and compulsory purchase claims associated with the A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Or

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Jun 2026

As of 31 March 2026, National Highways had incurred £1.343 million in land costs for the A47 Wansford to Sutton Scheme. Of this, £1.23 million was spent prior to its cancellation to purchase three land assets. National Highways expect to incur some additi...