A12: Construction
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 6 March 2026 to Question 116792, whether a written ministerial direction, submission, or other formal decision document exists in relation to the March 2024 decision to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme; and if she will publish a link to that document.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
Ministers took the decision in March 2024 to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme following advice from officials. There is a long-standing convention not to release advice received by previous administrations. There is no written ministerial direction in relation to the decision.
Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →