Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 4 June 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Roads: Litter
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance he has issued to Highways Agency staff on the reporting and prosecution of those witnessed depositing rubbish or litter on the highway; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Specific guidance has not been issued to Highways Agency staff on the reporting and prosecution of those witnessed depositing rubbish. Prosecution is a matter for the police authorities.Highways Agency traffic officers have a general instruction to report acts of a criminal nature, including littering, to their control office. These reports are passed to the police for possible prosecution.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 461 c109-10W; 139880
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Litter Roads
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