Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions have been held with other relevant departments about the (a) guidelines for siting of and (b) design and visual acceptability of speed cameras.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions have been held with other relevant departments about the (a) guidelines for siting of and (b) design and visual acceptability of speed cameras. [88555] Mr. Jamieson: Guidelines on camera deployment are contained in Circular Roads 1/93 that was subject to the normal consultation process. Where areas net off, additional guidelines and rules are in place. These have been approved by Ministers in consultation with the Safety Camera Project Board consisting of representatives of relevant Government Departments, the police and local authorities.

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