To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will list the local authorities which have levied charges for licences to place skips on the highway; what changes have been made; and if she will make a statement. - Information is not held by Department.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will list the local authorities which have levied charges for licences to place skips on the highway; what changes have been made; and if she will make a statement. - Information is not held by Department.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he plans to extend bus lanes on congested motorways and trunk roads; what plans he has to introduce priority lanes on motorways and trunk roads for lorries; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he plans to extend bus lanes on congested motorways and trunk roads; what plans he has to introduce priority lanes on motorways and trunk roads for lorries; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what appraisals his Department has undertaken of the time that lorries are delayed on congested motorways and trunk roads; if he intends to take action to reduce delays by lorries and other heavy vehicles; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what appraisals his Department has undertaken of the time that lorries are delayed on congested motorways and trunk roads; if he intends to take action to reduce delays by lorries and other heavy vehicles; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals he has to assist people living near motorways on which there has been a significant increase in the volume of traffic above that forecast when the motorway was built. - Includes ref to 328 c50-1W...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals he has to assist people living near motorways on which there has been a significant increase in the volume of traffic above that forecast when the motorway was built. - Includes ref to 328 c50-1W...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals he has to assist residents who suffer from excessive noise from motorways; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals he has to assist residents who suffer from excessive noise from motorways; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what studies his Department has carried out to identify high and unreasonable noise levels in properties where motorways were built before 1988; and if he will make a statement. - Includes ref to 328 c50-1W.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what studies his Department has carried out to identify high and unreasonable noise levels in properties where motorways were built before 1988; and if he will make a statement. - Includes ref to 328 c50-1W.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the responsibility for the measuring and monitoring of noise levels at properties where motorways have been built.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the responsibility for the measuring and monitoring of noise levels at properties where motorways have been built.

What guidelines he has issued to the police for cautioning drivers on motorways for travelling too slowly. - None. Individual chief officers of police are responsible for the policing of motorways in their respective areas.

What guidelines he has issued to the police for cautioning drivers on motorways for travelling too slowly. - None. Individual chief officers of police are responsible for the policing of motorways in their respective areas.

At what speed vehicles are classified as slow moving on motorways.

At what speed vehicles are classified as slow moving on motorways.

What is (a) the planned start date and (b) the planned construction period for the A1-M1 link road; which contractors have been retained for the project. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

What is (a) the planned start date and (b) the planned construction period for the A1-M1 link road; which contractors have been retained for the project. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

What was the original estimated cost of the East of Knottingley A1 to Hook Moor highway development; what is now the estimate. - Fig given.

What was the original estimated cost of the East of Knottingley A1 to Hook Moor highway development; what is now the estimate. - Fig given.

What legislation applies to the terms and conditions of a public inquiry into a major motorway development. - Ref to SI 1994/3263, SI 1994/3264, SI 1976/721 and SI 1967/720.

What legislation applies to the terms and conditions of a public inquiry into a major motorway development. - Ref to SI 1994/3263, SI 1994/3264, SI 1976/721 and SI 1967/720.

At what stage in a public inquiry into a major motorway development the independent inspector appointed by him takes on responsibilities.

At what stage in a public inquiry into a major motorway development the independent inspector appointed by him takes on responsibilities.

What advice is given to independent inspectors hearing a public inquiry into motorway developments to ensure all witnesses' statements are recorded and available for public inspection. - Includes ref to 'Notes for the Guidance of Independent Inspectors Holding Inquiries Into Orders and Special Road Schemes Made Under the Highways Act...

What advice is given to independent inspectors hearing a public inquiry into motorway developments to ensure all witnesses' statements are recorded and available for public inspection. - Includes ref to 'Notes for the Guidance of Independent Inspectors Holding Inquiries Into Orders and Special Road Schemes Made Under the Highways Act...