asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now respond to representations from the hon. Member for Arundel, the Lyminster parish council and residents of Crossbush and announce details for an advanced start of the Crossbush section of the Arundel bypass A27 trunk road.

I am still considering the representations that the Crossbush section of the Arundel bypass should be provided in advance of the full scheme. I will make an announcement as soon as I can. We expect to consult the public on possible routes for the remainder of the scheme shortly.