Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will analyse the results from Holland and other countries where traffic lights have been removed in an attempt to reduce road deaths; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will analyse the results from Holland and other countries where traffic lights have been removed in an attempt to reduce road deaths; and if he will make a statement. [73687] Mr. Jamieson: The Department is always interested in ways of making roads safer for all, especially for vulnerable road users, and in reducing unnecessary street furniture. My officials will be looking at the work in The Netherlands and elsewhere, and at the context in which it is being done, to see what lessons may be transferable to this country.

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