What research his Department has conducted into safety factors in respect of new roads.

What research his Department has conducted into safety factors in respect of new roads.

What studies have been undertaken on the additional injuries in accidents to pedestrians and cyclists caused by bull and roo bars on motor vehicles.

What studies have been undertaken on the additional injuries in accidents to pedestrians and cyclists caused by bull and roo bars on motor vehicles.

What research he has commissioned on the possible effects of closing entrances and exits on the M25.

What research he has commissioned on the possible effects of closing entrances and exits on the M25.

What research he has commissioned or carried out in each of the last five years into the transportation of hazardous substances. - Inc ref to various reports in Library.

What research he has commissioned or carried out in each of the last five years into the transportation of hazardous substances. - Inc ref to various reports in Library.

If he will comment on the scope and duration of the Transport Research Laboratory's study of the best methods for the signpostings of red light cameras for road safety purposes; and if he will indicate what conclusions have been reached in that study.

If he will comment on the scope and duration of the Transport Research Laboratory's study of the best methods for the signpostings of red light cameras for road safety purposes; and if he will indicate what conclusions have been reached in that study.

What research he has undertaken into impairment caused by alcohol to the driving of young or infrequent drinkers.

What research he has undertaken into impairment caused by alcohol to the driving of young or infrequent drinkers.

If the Government will fund research on the kinds of injuries inflicted on children in coach and minibus accidents.

If the Government will fund research on the kinds of injuries inflicted on children in coach and minibus accidents.

What research has been undertaken by his Department on the possible use and development of electric cars in the United Kingdom.

What research has been undertaken by his Department on the possible use and development of electric cars in the United Kingdom.

What conclusions the Transport Research Laboratory has come to for the criteria which need to be applied to the installation of pedestrian crossings and islands to meet the needs of vulnerable people.

What conclusions the Transport Research Laboratory has come to for the criteria which need to be applied to the installation of pedestrian crossings and islands to meet the needs of vulnerable people.

To comment on the behavioural research programme announced in the 1980s and on its progress and interim results. - Inc fact that there is a continuing programme of work, involving the Transport Research Laboratory & 10 universities, which has resulted in more than 40 publications.

To comment on the behavioural research programme announced in the 1980s and on its progress and interim results. - Inc fact that there is a continuing programme of work, involving the Transport Research Laboratory & 10 universities, which has resulted in more than 40 publications.

What action is currently undertaken by his Department to promote the production and use of biodiesel in the United Kingdom.

What action is currently undertaken by his Department to promote the production and use of biodiesel in the United Kingdom.

What research or evidence his Department has commissioned on the casualty reduction consequences of restrictions on driving on the display of "P" or "R" plates by newly qualified drivers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

What research or evidence his Department has commissioned on the casualty reduction consequences of restrictions on driving on the display of "P" or "R" plates by newly qualified drivers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

What representations he has received from the Medical Commission on Accident Prevention in relation to driver sleepiness.

What representations he has received from the Medical Commission on Accident Prevention in relation to driver sleepiness.

What assessment his Department has made of methods used in North American cities to reduce traffic congestion in urban areas.

What assessment his Department has made of methods used in North American cities to reduce traffic congestion in urban areas.

To comment on DTp policy towards the Coventry City Council plans to introduce a public network of electric powered cars. - (Holding answer 17 December 1992).

To comment on DTp policy towards the Coventry City Council plans to introduce a public network of electric powered cars. - (Holding answer 17 December 1992).

What research he has commissioned into the indirect economic benefits resulting from road building in the last 10 years; and what plans he has to commission further research on this subject.

What research he has commissioned into the indirect economic benefits resulting from road building in the last 10 years; and what plans he has to commission further research on this subject.

What proportion of the research undertaken at his Department's road research laboratory since its inception has been devoted to safety assessment of the transportation of nuclear materials by road. - None: such research is responsibility of consignors.

What proportion of the research undertaken at his Department's road research laboratory since its inception has been devoted to safety assessment of the transportation of nuclear materials by road. - None: such research is responsibility of consignors.

What monitoring and evaluation Her Majesty's Government have carried out of alternatives to the use of salt for de-icing of roads and pathways.

What monitoring and evaluation Her Majesty's Government have carried out of alternatives to the use of salt for de-icing of roads and pathways.

What information his Department has on the effect of salt used during cold weather on (a) trees, (b) grass verges and (c) concrete; what research his Department has commissioned or carried out on these matters. - Inc ref to Forestry Commission bulletin "De-icing Salt Damage to Trees & Shrubs" published...

What information his Department has on the effect of salt used during cold weather on (a) trees, (b) grass verges and (c) concrete; what research his Department has commissioned or carried out on these matters. - Inc ref to Forestry Commission bulletin "De-icing Salt Damage to Trees & Shrubs" published...

If he will give details of the trial schemes that are currently being undertaken by the DVLA. - Will write. (Holding answer 13 November 1992).

If he will give details of the trial schemes that are currently being undertaken by the DVLA. - Will write. (Holding answer 13 November 1992).