To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated cost, on completion, of the Selby bypass project now in train; and how much approximately has so far been spent on the project on design work, soil surveys and public inquiries, etcetera.

The current estimated cost of the Selby bypass is £19 million.The readily available information shows that £0·8 million has been spent since 1988 in respect of design work, soil surveys and public inquiries.