Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2005. It was answered on Tuesday, 14 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Written question

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, why speed cameras are being erected on the M62 motorway east of Junction 37; upon whose authority the cameras were erected; for how long the cameras are expected to remain; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Speed cameras have been erected on the M62 motorway east of junction 37 as part of the M62 Gilberdyke to Newport concrete resurfacing scheme to improve safety for the travelling public and the work force during the works. The cameras have been erected by the Highways Agency in agreement with the Humberside Camera Partnership and Humberside police. The cameras will be in place for the duration of the works. The works started on 9 June and are expected to last 10 weeks.

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