To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps are being taken to improve the condition of the (a) A12 and (b) A127. (105980)

The A12 and A127 in London now form part of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN). Therefore, any improvement schemes for those stretches of road are a matter for the Mayor and Transport for London. Further information concerning this road may be obtained from:

Director of Street Management

Transport for London

Windsor House

42-50 Victoria Street

London SW1H 0TL

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the cost has been of improvements to the (a) A12 and (b) A127 since 1997. (105984)

Prior to 22 May 2000 the Highways Agency (HA) was responsible for the A12 and A127 in London but to obtain the information requested would entail disproportionate cost.

Since 22 May 2000 the A12 and A127 in London now form part of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN). Therefore, any details of the costs of improvements would be held by the Mayor and Transport for London. Further information concerning this road may be obtained from:

Director of Street Management

Transport for London

Windsor House

42-50 Victoria Street

London SW1H 0TL