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Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 25 October 2007.


Roads: Recovery of Vehicles

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps the Highways Agency is taking to improve the recovery of vehicles from roads for which it is the highways authority.
Answer

The Highways Agency is currently working on establishing new powers for traffic officers to deal with abandoned vehicles and certain broken-down or damaged vehicles on the strategic road network. The agency intends to let a new contract for a national vehicle recovery service to assist traffic officers in exercising their powers. The Highways Agency is also championing national highways sector schemes 17 and 17B, which are aimed at improving standards of training for recovery operators working on the strategic road network.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5639; 695 c134WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Roads: National Highways Sector Schemes
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Roads: National Highways Sector Schemes
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Abandoned vehicles
Link
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