asked the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he is giving to the proposal for a bypass around Clifton in Nottinghamshire; and whether he will set out the anticipated timetable for the consideration, planning and construction of the bypass.

A route assessment study of the A453 trunk road near Clifton is being carried out by the Nottinghamshire county council as the Department's agency authority. A report is expected by the end of this year and consideration will then be given to the provision of a bypass for Clifton.