Written question asked by Neil Macfarlane (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 June 1990. It was answered by Robert Atkins (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 June 1990 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

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Written question

Question

Various questions on lane closures on M1 on 25 June: name of haulage contractor & goods transported; if emergency services affected & what notice given; who decided to permit closures & when broadcasting authorities informed; what discussions between DTP & Police; which DTP section handles arrangements for wide load vehicles on motorways & to not permit such closures during daytime in future.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

175 c306-7W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Broadcasting Large goods vehicles Emergency services Motor vehicles Police Motorways Department of Transport M1 Wide load vehicles