asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has sought the views of the relevant inner city partnerships on the likely effects on employment and population in Inner London of the construction of the M25.

We look primarily to the Greater London Council, which is a member of the three inner London partnership committees, for advice on the effects of M25 on Inner London.

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many vehicles are forecast to use the M25 for the purpose of travel between Heathrow and Gatwick airports in 1996.

The amount of traffic will depend on the development of London's airports and the pattern of operations and cannot be forecast with any confidence at present.