asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many acres of agricultural land will be required for each of the proposed routes for the London outer orbital route, Micklefield Green-South Mimms.

At this preliminary stage it is not possible to provide detailed information of the acreage of agricultural land which would be required, but the approximate area of all land required is tabulated for comparison purposes in the consultation document, a copy of which was sent to the hon. Member.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to announce a decision regarding the route of the proposed London outer orbital route, Micklefield Green-South Mimms.

My right hon. Friend hopes to make an announcement at about the middle of the year.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the representations he has received regarding the route of the proposed London outer orbital route from Micklefield Green to South Mimms.

An analysis of the representations received will be published in summary form when the decision on the route is announced.