To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many bridges his Department believes will need to be strengthened by local authorities as a consequence of the decision to allow 40 tonne lorries on domestic journeys access to the road network. - Inc figures (holding...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many bridges his Department believes will need to be strengthened by local authorities as a consequence of the decision to allow 40 tonne lorries on domestic journeys access to the road network. - Inc figures (holding...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 27th April, 330 c90W, if the work undertaken in 1998 on the A38 bridge over the M4 at Almondbury was certified as meeting the requirements of the Highways Agency's specification, including the...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 27th April, 330 c90W, if the work undertaken in 1998 on the A38 bridge over the M4 at Almondbury was certified as meeting the requirements of the Highways Agency's specification, including the...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will investigate the quality of repairs undertaken by the Highways Agency to the A38 Bridge over the M4 at Almondsbury in 1998; and if he will make a statement.(Printed at c142W on 28th April in...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will investigate the quality of repairs undertaken by the Highways Agency to the A38 Bridge over the M4 at Almondsbury in 1998; and if he will make a statement.(Printed at c142W on 28th April in...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many (a) incidents have been reported of missiles being thrown from bridge parapets onto (i) motorways, (ii) other roads and (iii) railways and (b) how many such incidents have resulted in (1) death, (2) serious injury...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many (a) incidents have been reported of missiles being thrown from bridge parapets onto (i) motorways, (ii) other roads and (iii) railways and (b) how many such incidents have resulted in (1) death, (2) serious injury...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what engineering measures he proposes to protect the travelling public from missiles being thrown from parapets of bridges over (a) motorways, (b) other roads and (c) railways. - Inc ref to 'Railway Safety Principles and Guidance'.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what engineering measures he proposes to protect the travelling public from missiles being thrown from parapets of bridges over (a) motorways, (b) other roads and (c) railways. - Inc ref to 'Railway Safety Principles and Guidance'.

Adjournment debate on parapets on bridges over motorways.

Adjournment debate on parapets on bridges over motorways.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the total costs to highway authorities as a result of bridge strengthening works undertaken to implement EU Directive 85/3/EEC, excluding monies provided to highway authorities from central government under TPP allocations....

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the total costs to highway authorities as a result of bridge strengthening works undertaken to implement EU Directive 85/3/EEC, excluding monies provided to highway authorities from central government under TPP allocations....

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what amount has been spent to date on bridge strengthening to implement EU Directive 85/3/EEC; and how much he estimates will be spent to complete implementation, expressed in each case at November 1987 prices. - Including figures....

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what amount has been spent to date on bridge strengthening to implement EU Directive 85/3/EEC; and how much he estimates will be spent to complete implementation, expressed in each case at November 1987 prices. - Including figures....

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what (a) amounts expressed at 1999 prices and (b) percentages of monies were allocated to highway authorities under TPPs related to bridge strengthening works, for each year since 1987. - Including table and available figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what (a) amounts expressed at 1999 prices and (b) percentages of monies were allocated to highway authorities under TPPs related to bridge strengthening works, for each year since 1987. - Including table and available figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the changes in mileage undertaken by (a) heavy vehicles and (b) freight trains as a consequence of the implementation of the bridge strengthening requirements of EU Directive 85/3/EEC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the changes in mileage undertaken by (a) heavy vehicles and (b) freight trains as a consequence of the implementation of the bridge strengthening requirements of EU Directive 85/3/EEC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the first bridge strengthening project began in implementation of EU Directive 85/3/EEC; what percentage by mile of work required has been completed to date; and when he expects work required under the Directive to be completed.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the first bridge strengthening project began in implementation of EU Directive 85/3/EEC; what percentage by mile of work required has been completed to date; and when he expects work required under the Directive to be completed.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many bridges are (a) closed and (b) weight-limited pending full implementation of bridge strengthening works required under EU Directive 85/3/EEC. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many bridges are (a) closed and (b) weight-limited pending full implementation of bridge strengthening works required under EU Directive 85/3/EEC. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what the cost is of strengthening the Avonmouth Bridge to comply with EC loading standards; what the total cost is of bridge strengthening work in the United Kingdom in order to comply with the EC directive allowing...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what the cost is of strengthening the Avonmouth Bridge to comply with EC loading standards; what the total cost is of bridge strengthening work in the United Kingdom in order to comply with the EC directive allowing...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, to comment on Railtrack's responsibilities with regard to the pigeon proofing of bridges.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, to comment on Railtrack's responsibilities with regard to the pigeon proofing of bridges.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will comment on the (a) level of tolls on the Severn Bridge, (b) introduction of two way tolling and (c) concessions for local commuters. - Inc figs and ref to Severn Bridges Act 1992.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will comment on the (a) level of tolls on the Severn Bridge, (b) introduction of two way tolling and (c) concessions for local commuters. - Inc figs and ref to Severn Bridges Act 1992.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list for each local authority in England the bids made in their TPP submission for expenditure in 1992-2000 for (a) major highway schemes (eligible for TSG), (b) major highway schemes (not eligible for TSG),...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list for each local authority in England the bids made in their TPP submission for expenditure in 1992-2000 for (a) major highway schemes (eligible for TSG), (b) major highway schemes (not eligible for TSG),...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what provision has been made for cyclists on (a) the new Millennium Bridge, (b) the rebuilt Hungerford Bridge and (c) Southwark Bridge. - (Holding answer 17 July 1998).

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what provision has been made for cyclists on (a) the new Millennium Bridge, (b) the rebuilt Hungerford Bridge and (c) Southwark Bridge. - (Holding answer 17 July 1998).

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when ownership of the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and the Dartford Tunnels will transfer to the Government; if the transfer will be earlier than scheduled; and what difference there has been between the revenue received from toll...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when ownership of the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and the Dartford Tunnels will transfer to the Government; if the transfer will be earlier than scheduled; and what difference there has been between the revenue received from toll...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects work on the M5 around the Avon Bridge to be completed. - Including text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of the Highways Agency.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects work on the M5 around the Avon Bridge to be completed. - Including text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of the Highways Agency.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what consultations his Department has undertaken over the possible reopening of Hammersmith Bridge; with which bodies; and what representations he has received on this subject. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what consultations his Department has undertaken over the possible reopening of Hammersmith Bridge; with which bodies; and what representations he has received on this subject. - Includes figures.