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Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Skips

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the progress of proposals to allow reflective strips in place of lighting on skips.
Answer

The Department has intended for some time to consult on requirements for marking and lighting builders' skips once a new British Standard for use of brighter reflective markings became available. The new standard (BS 8408) was published in 2005. We will consult in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117692; 456 c327W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Skips
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk