To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were (a) killed and (b) seriously injured in road accidents involving car occupants unexpectedly requiring to leave their vehicle at the roadside in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were (a) killed and (b) seriously injured in road accidents involving car occupants unexpectedly requiring to leave their vehicle at the roadside in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will assess the merits of requiring car occupants to wear reflective jackets compliant to standard EN471 when leaving their vehicle at the roadside, except where the vehicle is parked; and if he will make a statement; if he will take...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will assess the merits of requiring car occupants to wear reflective jackets compliant to standard EN471 when leaving their vehicle at the roadside, except where the vehicle is parked; and if he will make a statement; if he will take...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to improve (a) maintenance, (b) signage and (c) markings on (i) trunk roads and (ii) motorways; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to improve (a) maintenance, (b) signage and (c) markings on (i) trunk roads and (ii) motorways; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to improve the standard of driving on roads; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to improve the standard of driving on roads; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many workers working on roads and motorways have been (a) killed and (b) injured by vehicles in each of the last five years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many workers working on roads and motorways have been (a) killed and (b) injured by vehicles in each of the last five years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to improve signposting on roads and motorways; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to improve signposting on roads and motorways; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to improve road maintenance in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to improve road maintenance in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he expects to publish the results of the Road Review in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he expects to publish the results of the Road Review in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what is the increase in the Roads Department budget in Scotland in the current financial year over the previous financial year in (a) cash and (b) percentage terms. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what is the increase in the Roads Department budget in Scotland in the current financial year over the previous financial year in (a) cash and (b) percentage terms. - Inc figs.

What plans he has to improve road markings and signposting.

What plans he has to improve road markings and signposting.

What plans he has to improve road safety in Scotland. - Inc figures for road accident casualties.

What plans he has to improve road safety in Scotland. - Inc figures for road accident casualties.

If he will keep the name M74 when the A74 construction to motorway standard is completed. - (Holding answer 4 July 1995).

If he will keep the name M74 when the A74 construction to motorway standard is completed. - (Holding answer 4 July 1995).

What plans he has to improve emergency telephone facilities for motorists whose vehicles break down on Scotland's trunk road system.

What plans he has to improve emergency telephone facilities for motorists whose vehicles break down on Scotland's trunk road system.

What studies his Department has made into the possibility of using Channel Tunnel construction methods to build roads in urban areas.

What studies his Department has made into the possibility of using Channel Tunnel construction methods to build roads in urban areas.

What assessment he has made of the factors underlying the difference in fatal accident rates on (a) motorways and (b) trunk roads in (i) Scotland and (ii) England and Wales; and what action he will take to reduce the rates in Scotland.

What assessment he has made of the factors underlying the difference in fatal accident rates on (a) motorways and (b) trunk roads in (i) Scotland and (ii) England and Wales; and what action he will take to reduce the rates in Scotland.

How many miles of motorway are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned in Scotland either (i) as new motorway or (ii) as existing motorway being widened - Inc figs.

How many miles of motorway are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned in Scotland either (i) as new motorway or (ii) as existing motorway being widened - Inc figs.

If he will list the parliamentary constituencies in which lies each scheme in his Department's national road programme.

If he will list the parliamentary constituencies in which lies each scheme in his Department's national road programme.

When he expects the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse to be upgraded to motorway standard.

When he expects the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse to be upgraded to motorway standard.

Pursuant to the answer of 7 March, Official Report 239 c1W, what is the cost per mile for (a) porous asphalt road surface material and (b) concrete surfaces for (i) single carriageway road, (ii) two lane dual carriageway roads, (iii) three lane dual carriageway roads and (iv) four lane carriageway...

Pursuant to the answer of 7 March, Official Report 239 c1W, what is the cost per mile for (a) porous asphalt road surface material and (b) concrete surfaces for (i) single carriageway road, (ii) two lane dual carriageway roads, (iii) three lane dual carriageway roads and (iv) four lane carriageway...

What are the average costs of constructing one mile of dual three lane motorway (a) in a tunnel and (b) on the surface. - Figs given.

What are the average costs of constructing one mile of dual three lane motorway (a) in a tunnel and (b) on the surface. - Figs given.

What is the cost per mile for (a) porous asphalt road surface material and (b) concrete surfaces for (i) single carriageway road, (ii) two lane dual carriageway roads, (iii) three lane dual carriageway roads and (iv) four lane dual carriageway roads. - Inc table.

What is the cost per mile for (a) porous asphalt road surface material and (b) concrete surfaces for (i) single carriageway road, (ii) two lane dual carriageway roads, (iii) three lane dual carriageway roads and (iv) four lane dual carriageway roads. - Inc table.

What plans he has to publish a Motorist's Charter.

What plans he has to publish a Motorist's Charter.

How many (a) drink related accidents, (b) fatal accidents arising from drink/driving and (c) drink related accidents during the Christmas period campaigns occurred in each year since 1986. - Inc figs.

How many (a) drink related accidents, (b) fatal accidents arising from drink/driving and (c) drink related accidents during the Christmas period campaigns occurred in each year since 1986. - Inc figs.

What assessment he has made as to the effect of the imposition of tax on car-phones supplied by employers on the safety of motorists. - Inc figs.

What assessment he has made as to the effect of the imposition of tax on car-phones supplied by employers on the safety of motorists. - Inc figs.

What consideration he has given to establishing medical appeal tribunals analogous to those operated by the Department of Social Security for appeals against DVLA decisions on the issue of LGV/LPV licences.

What consideration he has given to establishing medical appeal tribunals analogous to those operated by the Department of Social Security for appeals against DVLA decisions on the issue of LGV/LPV licences.

How many medical appeals have been made to the DVLA since April 1992 by LGV/LPV vocational drivers; how many notified appeals were proceeded with; how many were resolved medically by the DVLA; how many (a) LGV cases and (b) LPV cases went to magistrates' courts for appeal; how many appeals...

How many medical appeals have been made to the DVLA since April 1992 by LGV/LPV vocational drivers; how many notified appeals were proceeded with; how many were resolved medically by the DVLA; how many (a) LGV cases and (b) LPV cases went to magistrates' courts for appeal; how many appeals...

What assessment he has made of whether appeals against refusal of LGV/LPV licences which are medically resolved at the DVLA are receiving an adequate level of consideration, of numbers of vocational drivers proceeding to the final level of appeal at magistrates' courts and of the costs to the individual vocational...

What assessment he has made of whether appeals against refusal of LGV/LPV licences which are medically resolved at the DVLA are receiving an adequate level of consideration, of numbers of vocational drivers proceeding to the final level of appeal at magistrates' courts and of the costs to the individual vocational...

What assessment he has made of whether representative numbers of appeals against DVLA medical decisions on LGV/LPV vocational drivers' licences are going to the magistrates' courts; and whether sufficient advice is available to the courts on the medical issues involved.

What assessment he has made of whether representative numbers of appeals against DVLA medical decisions on LGV/LPV vocational drivers' licences are going to the magistrates' courts; and whether sufficient advice is available to the courts on the medical issues involved.

What information he has on procedures available to vocational drivers in other member states of the European Community to appeal against the refusal of a licence on medical grounds. - Inc fact that DTP will write.

What information he has on procedures available to vocational drivers in other member states of the European Community to appeal against the refusal of a licence on medical grounds. - Inc fact that DTP will write.

What he intends to do to reduce road accident casualties amongst (a) children under five years of age, (b) children of five to 16 years of age, (c) pensioners and (d) pedestrians in (i) rural areas and (ii) urban areas. - Inc figures.

What he intends to do to reduce road accident casualties amongst (a) children under five years of age, (b) children of five to 16 years of age, (c) pensioners and (d) pedestrians in (i) rural areas and (ii) urban areas. - Inc figures.

What figures he has on the number of motor accidents which can be attributed to the use of imported part-worn tyres. - Inc figure and fact that information is not available in the form requested.

What figures he has on the number of motor accidents which can be attributed to the use of imported part-worn tyres. - Inc figure and fact that information is not available in the form requested.

If he will comment on the scope and duration of the Transport Research Laboratory's study of the best methods for the signpostings of red light cameras for road safety purposes; and if he will indicate what conclusions have been reached in that study.

If he will comment on the scope and duration of the Transport Research Laboratory's study of the best methods for the signpostings of red light cameras for road safety purposes; and if he will indicate what conclusions have been reached in that study.

What has been the effect of the West London experiment with speed cameras in terms of savings in casualties and casualty costs. - Includes fact that should be possible to give more information when statistically significant data are available.

What has been the effect of the West London experiment with speed cameras in terms of savings in casualties and casualty costs. - Includes fact that should be possible to give more information when statistically significant data are available.

When he intends to issue guidelines to local authorities concerning the use of red light and speed cameras for deterrent and road safety purposes. - Ref to Dept of Transport Circular Roads 1/92, Welsh Office Circular 22/92 & SOID Circular 7/92.

When he intends to issue guidelines to local authorities concerning the use of red light and speed cameras for deterrent and road safety purposes. - Ref to Dept of Transport Circular Roads 1/92, Welsh Office Circular 22/92 & SOID Circular 7/92.

By what date he expects the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse to be upgraded to motorway standard. (Holding answer 18 Feb 1993).

By what date he expects the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse to be upgraded to motorway standard. (Holding answer 18 Feb 1993).

If he will publish a breakdown of the planned expenditure on (a) new construction and improvement, (b) structural maintenance and (c) current maintenance on trunk roads by his Department for 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 5.2.93).

If he will publish a breakdown of the planned expenditure on (a) new construction and improvement, (b) structural maintenance and (c) current maintenance on trunk roads by his Department for 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 5.2.93).

How many miles of motorway in Scotland are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned either (i) as completely new motorway or (ii) as existing motorway being widened. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 5 February 1993).

How many miles of motorway in Scotland are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned either (i) as completely new motorway or (ii) as existing motorway being widened. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 5 February 1993).

If he will list by road user group the number of people (a) slightly injured and (b) killed or seriously injured on (i) built-up roads and (ii) non built-up roads in each of the last three years. - Table given.

If he will list by road user group the number of people (a) slightly injured and (b) killed or seriously injured on (i) built-up roads and (ii) non built-up roads in each of the last three years. - Table given.

What plans he has to publish a Green Paper on possible restrictions on young drivers.

What plans he has to publish a Green Paper on possible restrictions on young drivers.

If he will list, broken down by road user group and age category, the numbers of people (a) slightly injured, (b) seriously injured and (c) killed on (i) motorways, (ii) built up roads and (iii) non-built up roads in each local authority area in Scotland in each of the last...

If he will list, broken down by road user group and age category, the numbers of people (a) slightly injured, (b) seriously injured and (c) killed on (i) motorways, (ii) built up roads and (iii) non-built up roads in each local authority area in Scotland in each of the last...

What plans he has to improve road safety education in schools. - Will write.

What plans he has to improve road safety education in schools. - Will write.

How many L.G.V. drivers have been unable to follow their employment as a result of the revocation or suspension of their licences by the D. V.L.A. Medical Branch; and if he will introduce a proper compensation scheme for such drivers for their loss of income during the suspension or revocation...

How many L.G.V. drivers have been unable to follow their employment as a result of the revocation or suspension of their licences by the D. V.L.A. Medical Branch; and if he will introduce a proper compensation scheme for such drivers for their loss of income during the suspension or revocation...

How many L.G.V. drivers have had their licences revoked or suspended in each year since 1988 for (a) heart problems, (b) epilepsy and (c) other medical conditions; how many of these drivers have subsequently had their licences restored; and what is the average time period involved. - Inc figures.

How many L.G.V. drivers have had their licences revoked or suspended in each year since 1988 for (a) heart problems, (b) epilepsy and (c) other medical conditions; how many of these drivers have subsequently had their licences restored; and what is the average time period involved. - Inc figures.

When he expects the proposals for United Kingdom legislation relevant to EC Directive 89/684 EEC and the content of the necessary training courses needed to meet the requirements of the Directive to be finalised by the Health and Safety Executive.

When he expects the proposals for United Kingdom legislation relevant to EC Directive 89/684 EEC and the content of the necessary training courses needed to meet the requirements of the Directive to be finalised by the Health and Safety Executive.

Whether provisional certificates of training issued under EC Directive 89/684 EEC issued by his Department to meet the requirements of the Directive will be recognised by the other EC member states. - They can only be used in country of issue.

Whether provisional certificates of training issued under EC Directive 89/684 EEC issued by his Department to meet the requirements of the Directive will be recognised by the other EC member states. - They can only be used in country of issue.

If he will take urgent action in relation to EC Directive 89/684 EEC to ensure that British LGV drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous substances will not be stopped from entering other European Community states by not having in their possession the certificates and documentation required by the Directive when it...

If he will take urgent action in relation to EC Directive 89/684 EEC to ensure that British LGV drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous substances will not be stopped from entering other European Community states by not having in their possession the certificates and documentation required by the Directive when it...

If the Hamilton Road route construction between Daldowie and Fullarton in the Glasgow, Shettleston constituency has unearthed any evidence of toxic waste material having been dumped in the area.

If the Hamilton Road route construction between Daldowie and Fullarton in the Glasgow, Shettleston constituency has unearthed any evidence of toxic waste material having been dumped in the area.

If he will make arrangements to obtain information for inclusion in the annual road accident statistics, about the numbers of fatalities and injuries in road accidents in Great Britain resulting from the use of motor vehicles which have been stolen or driven without the owners' consent, resulting from the use...

If he will make arrangements to obtain information for inclusion in the annual road accident statistics, about the numbers of fatalities and injuries in road accidents in Great Britain resulting from the use of motor vehicles which have been stolen or driven without the owners' consent, resulting from the use...

If SO will give a breakdown of the planned expenditure on (a) new construction and improvement, (b) structural maintenance and (c) current maintenance on trunk roads by Department for the years 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95. - Includes fact that Minister will write as soon as info is available.

If SO will give a breakdown of the planned expenditure on (a) new construction and improvement, (b) structural maintenance and (c) current maintenance on trunk roads by Department for the years 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95. - Includes fact that Minister will write as soon as info is available.