Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 January 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 January 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, If he will make a statement about the role of home zones in creating safer communities. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement about the role of home zones in creating safer communities. [28444] Ms Keeble: Home zones can help to create safer communities by increasing the neighbourly use of the street, with adults talking and children playing. I am delighted that we were able to announce grants totalling £30 million towards 61 new home zone schemes in England earlier this month.

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