Traffic access and public transport issues came under the spotlight in the third week of the public inquiry into plans to turn Copthall into a 10,000-seater stadium.

Civil engineer Michael McCrory was cross-examined on Thursday regarding his traffic estimates and plans for the proposed super-stadium.

Mr McCrory argued that Copthall's traffic plans were designed to encourage supporters to travel to the stadium by public transport.

He said discussions started in May with London Transport to devise shuttle services carrying supporters from various areas including Mill Hill Broadway, Finchley Central, Mill Hill East, High Barnet and Colindale.

But Mr McCrory admitted there had been no firm agreement that extra transport would be put on. He said it was all under discussion

William Upton, cross-examining on behalf of Keep Copthall an Open Space, highlighted problems which could occur if more than 7,000 supporters went to a match.

Defending the figures, Mr McCrory said: "This is not a daily problem. We are talking one hour after the game on a Saturday without any intervention from the police."

The case for Barnet Football is now complete and the case for London Borough of Barnet will be starting at 10am on Tuesday.

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