asked the Secretary of State for Transport why the current roadworks on the M3 at Sunbury have been necessary; when were they started; when they are expected to be completed; what will be the cost; how many reported accidents have occurred since the commencement of this work; and if he will make a statement.

This work is necessary to relieve pressure on the walls retaining the motorway embankments and to strengthen the carriageways through the junction. It began last August and is due to be completed in October this year, at an estimated cost of about £3 million. Since work started, one fatal and eight slight personal injury accidents have been reported.

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the current public inquiry into the extension of the M3 motorway to be completed; and when he is likely to receive the inspector's report.

I refer to my hon. Friend to my reply on 22 July 1985.