Written question asked by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many fines have been levied on telecommunication companies under section 74 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 in each year since the introduction of the scheme.

Answer: Mr. Dhanda: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many fines have been levied on telecommunication companies under section 74 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 in each year since the introduction of the scheme. [119550] Mr. Jamieson: Comprehensive figures are not available at this stage. However, we have appointed consultants--Halcrow--to monitor the operation of section 74. They will be reporting to us later this summer, and copies of their report will be placed in the Libraries of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119550; 407 c111W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Companies Administrative delays Fines Telecommunications Roads Road works
Legislation: New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk