asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on the progress of his consultations over the proposed A46 Leicester bypass; and what response he has so far received.

Public consultation about possible routes ended on 7 December 1979. Over 3,700 completed questionnaires have been received and most of the 121 public bodies and local groups who were individually consulted have given their views. The response received so far is now being examined and analysed.