To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he will announce the outcome of the Motorway Service Areas Inquiry for the M25.

Ministers are currently considering six proposals for motorway service areas at Great Hazes, Great Wood and Junction 8/9 on the M4, New Barn Farm on the M25, and Mount Hill Farm and Burtley Wood on the M40.

Many of these proposals have been subject to previous inquiries and decisions, and the case is therefore particularly complex. We will endeavour to issue a decision shortly.