If he will indicate what guidance he has issued in respect of the age at which children no longer require supervision as pedestrians. - Inc fact that the Department has issued joint guidance, with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and other road safety bodies, on the topic...

If he will indicate what guidance he has issued in respect of the age at which children no longer require supervision as pedestrians. - Inc fact that the Department has issued joint guidance, with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and other road safety bodies, on the topic...

What action he has taken to end the three to two concession for school buses; and what action he is taking to ensure that local authorities comply with the guidance issued by his Department.

What action he has taken to end the three to two concession for school buses; and what action he is taking to ensure that local authorities comply with the guidance issued by his Department.

What plans he has to join the European Vignette system. - None at present.

What plans he has to join the European Vignette system. - None at present.

What guidance is issued by his Department to local authorities and developers in respect of carriageway traffic flow rates for new roads.

What guidance is issued by his Department to local authorities and developers in respect of carriageway traffic flow rates for new roads.

What plans he has to introduce further United Kingdom legislation on drivers' hours following his Department's consultation exercise in 1993.

What plans he has to introduce further United Kingdom legislation on drivers' hours following his Department's consultation exercise in 1993.

What guidance he has given about the use of child seats in the front seats of cars where an airbag is fitted. - Inc ref to "Choosing Safety" booklet.

What guidance he has given about the use of child seats in the front seats of cars where an airbag is fitted. - Inc ref to "Choosing Safety" booklet.

What plans he has to establish a research programme into the extent that fatigue influences road accidents.

What plans he has to establish a research programme into the extent that fatigue influences road accidents.

What (i) proposals he has and (ii) targets he has set for reducing death and injury to children on the road; and what plans he has for educational initiatives to reduce death and injury to children on the road.

What (i) proposals he has and (ii) targets he has set for reducing death and injury to children on the road; and what plans he has for educational initiatives to reduce death and injury to children on the road.

What measures he is taking to improve safety on B, C and unclassified roads in rural areas; and if he will comment on the annual proportion of accidents, fatalities and injuries that have occurred on such roads in recent years. - Inc figs.

What measures he is taking to improve safety on B, C and unclassified roads in rural areas; and if he will comment on the annual proportion of accidents, fatalities and injuries that have occurred on such roads in recent years. - Inc figs.

What was the death rate for children killed on the roads (a) other than in cars and (b) as passengers in cars per 1,000 child population in each of the last five years and for each EU country; and in the case of (b) what was the percentage of deaths...

What was the death rate for children killed on the roads (a) other than in cars and (b) as passengers in cars per 1,000 child population in each of the last five years and for each EU country; and in the case of (b) what was the percentage of deaths...

What proportion of the £3.462 million spent on the Leicester A46/47 was for Stage 1 design and construction. - Figs not given.

What proportion of the £3.462 million spent on the Leicester A46/47 was for Stage 1 design and construction. - Figs not given.

What powers he has to grant transport supplementary grant in respect of only part of a proposed bypass where other parts are not expected to be constructed. - Inc fact that guidance on bidding is issued annually, and copies are deposited in the Library - the latest is local authority...

What powers he has to grant transport supplementary grant in respect of only part of a proposed bypass where other parts are not expected to be constructed. - Inc fact that guidance on bidding is issued annually, and copies are deposited in the Library - the latest is local authority...

What was the number of road accidents resulting in (a) fatal, (b) serious, and (c) slight injuries, involving (i) articulated, and (ii) draw bar heavy goods vehicles from (A) 1986 to 1990, and (B) 1991 to 1995. - Table given.

What was the number of road accidents resulting in (a) fatal, (b) serious, and (c) slight injuries, involving (i) articulated, and (ii) draw bar heavy goods vehicles from (A) 1986 to 1990, and (B) 1991 to 1995. - Table given.

How many accidents have been reported in each year since 1980 involving the transport by road of radioactive material.- Inc figures. (Incomplete reply given in hansard 281 c679-80).

How many accidents have been reported in each year since 1980 involving the transport by road of radioactive material.- Inc figures. (Incomplete reply given in hansard 281 c679-80).

What new traffic rules will accompany the designation of a road as an expressway; and to what extent (a) cyclists, (b) pedestrians and (c) other classes of road users will be prohibited from using these roads.

What new traffic rules will accompany the designation of a road as an expressway; and to what extent (a) cyclists, (b) pedestrians and (c) other classes of road users will be prohibited from using these roads.

When he expects the various contracts to upgrade the A406 (North Circular Road) at Sterling Way, Fore Street, Angel Road and Lea Valley Viaduct to be completed; what steps he is taking to overcome the delays announced on some of them. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes dated 18...

When he expects the various contracts to upgrade the A406 (North Circular Road) at Sterling Way, Fore Street, Angel Road and Lea Valley Viaduct to be completed; what steps he is taking to overcome the delays announced on some of them. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes dated 18...

How far negotiations have proceeded with the London Borough of Enfield regarding compensation for the removal from Pymmes Park, N18 of a cedar tree as part of the compulsory purchase of licence land relating to the widening of the A406 at sterling Way (North Circular Road); what assessment he has...

How far negotiations have proceeded with the London Borough of Enfield regarding compensation for the removal from Pymmes Park, N18 of a cedar tree as part of the compulsory purchase of licence land relating to the widening of the A406 at sterling Way (North Circular Road); what assessment he has...

How many children (a) died and (b) were injured in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - Table given.

How many children (a) died and (b) were injured in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - Table given.

How many children received head injuries in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - National statistics are not available.

How many children received head injuries in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - National statistics are not available.

What assessment his Department has carried out on the reduction in the number of road accidents resulting from the opening of by-pass schemes in Yorkshire in the last five years. - Inc figs.

What assessment his Department has carried out on the reduction in the number of road accidents resulting from the opening of by-pass schemes in Yorkshire in the last five years. - Inc figs.