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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Noise

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what criteria are used by the Highways Agency in deciding whether to utilise whisper quiet road surface technology on trunk roads as part of a planned maintenance programme; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

It is current Highways Agency policy to use quieter surfacing materials during all planned maintenance works on the network and when constructing new roads.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144102; 461 c1803W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Noise Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk