To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to make a decision on the inspector's report on the Dishforth to Barton A1 motorway scheme; and when she expects the construction to start. (183703)

We are considering a number of issues on this scheme including the inspector's report, the scheme cost and delivery timetable. We are working through these issues as quickly as possible and expect to be in a position to announce the way forward for this scheme by spring 2008. Subject to the scheme orders being confirmed and the availability of funding, the earliest date for start of works on site would be autumn 2008.