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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 1996. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
What is his Department's policy on road signs announcing distances in miles/yards and kilometres/metres.
Answer

Mr. Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his Department's policy on road signs announcing distances in miles/yards and kilometres/metres. [203] Mr. Watts: The current Traffic Signs Regulations specify that all distances must be shown in miles and yards. I have no plans to change that.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203; 284 c44W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Measurement Metrication Road signs and markings