Question follow-through · 7846

A47: Dual Carriageways

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the financial liability to National Highways arising from potential planning blight and compulsory purchase claims associated with the A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Or

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Department for Transport
Tabled
8 Jun 2026
Target answer date
10 Jun 2026
Answer
16 Jun 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the financial liability to National Highways arising from potential planning blight and compulsory purchase claims associated with the A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Or

  2. 10 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    As of 31 March 2026, National Highways had incurred £1.343 million in land costs for the A47 Wansford to Sutton Scheme. Of this, £1.23 million was spent prior to its cancellation to purchase three land assets. National Highways expect to incur some additi...

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