Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What assessment he has made of the administrative and operational impact upon local authorities of the responsibility for implementing those provisions of the Road Traffic (Reduction) Bill which are supported by his Department.

Answer: Mr. Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the administrative and operational impact upon local authorities of the responsibility for implementing those provisions of the Road Traffic (Reduction) Bill which are supported by his Department. [16011] Mr. Watts: We shall be discussing detailed implementation of the Bill's requirements with local authorities. The approach we support would result in little if any additional administrative or operational impact above the activities local authorities should already undertake in compiling their transport capital investment strategies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16011; 290 c493W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Functions Local government Transport Road traffic Road traffic control Urban areas
Legislation: Road Traffic Reduction Bill 1996/97