asked the Secretary of State ror Transport how many intended sites for motorway service areas exist where it has not proved possible to provide facilities because a lease has not been agreed with an operator; and in how many cases land has been acquired for such sites.

The Department has 5 sites where we own land intended for motorway service areas. In the past, we have invited tenders from prospective operators for these areas but have been unable to conclude an agreement. We hold land at a further 13 locations for future motorway service area development.