Written question asked by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 July 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to replace miles with kilometres on traffic signs used to indicate speed limits and distances.

Answer: Mr. Dhanda: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to replace miles with kilometres on traffic signs used to indicate speed limits and distances. [69926] Mr. Jamieson: Although many drivers are familiar with metric units, it would not be appropriate to fix a date for converting speed limit and distance signs while there is still likely to be a significant proportion of drivers for whom the change could be potentially confusing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c1116W; 69926
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Measurement Metrication Roads Road traffic control Road signs and markings Speed limits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk