Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 April 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what initiatives he has taken to enhance road safety in Wales.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what initiatives he has taken to enhance road safety in Wales. [38133] Mr. Hain: The Government are developing a road safety strategy for Wales which will work in conjunction with the integrated transport policy. Later this year, new road casualty reduction targets will be set for 2010. Specific measures and initiatives towards achieving the new target will be in the following broad policy areas: vehicle safety drink-drive safety engineering speed management walking and cycling strategy driver training and testing enforcement road safety education and publicity.

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