To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the value of porous asphalt road surfacing as a means of reducing spray in wet weather. - Includes text of letter from Richard Thorndike of the Highways Agency.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the value of porous asphalt road surfacing as a means of reducing spray in wet weather. - Includes text of letter from Richard Thorndike of the Highways Agency.

When the last research was carried out into the problem of spray on roads; what were the conclusions, if any; and whether they propose to take any action to minimise the dangers caused. [HL 317].

When the last research was carried out into the problem of spray on roads; what were the conclusions, if any; and whether they propose to take any action to minimise the dangers caused. [HL 317].

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been prosecuted for driving a vehicle whose spray suppression devices have failed to comply with Regulation 65 of the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulation 1986 (a) from April 1987 to March 1992 and (b) since...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been prosecuted for driving a vehicle whose spray suppression devices have failed to comply with Regulation 65 of the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulation 1986 (a) from April 1987 to March 1992 and (b) since...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what evaluation his Department has made of the spray suppression procedures for heavy goods vehicles in (a) Portugal, (b) France, (c) Belgium, (d) Germany and (e) Holland.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what evaluation his Department has made of the spray suppression procedures for heavy goods vehicles in (a) Portugal, (b) France, (c) Belgium, (d) Germany and (e) Holland.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to deal with problems arising from spray emanating from heavy goods vehicles; what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current procedures. - Inc ref to EC Directive 91/226EC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to deal with problems arising from spray emanating from heavy goods vehicles; what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current procedures. - Inc ref to EC Directive 91/226EC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to announce the findings of the research undertaken by the Transport Research Laboratory on the measurement of spray from vehicles and its effect on vision. - Inc ref to Report by the Transport Research...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to announce the findings of the research undertaken by the Transport Research Laboratory on the measurement of spray from vehicles and its effect on vision. - Inc ref to Report by the Transport Research...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what measures he plans to improve spray suppression from HGVs.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what measures he plans to improve spray suppression from HGVs.

What progress has been made by his Department on identifying the cause of lateral spray from large lorries and other heavy vehicles during wet conditions on motorways; and what means he has identified to reduce such spray. (Failed OPQ)

What progress has been made by his Department on identifying the cause of lateral spray from large lorries and other heavy vehicles during wet conditions on motorways; and what means he has identified to reduce such spray. (Failed OPQ)

When he expects the British standard for splash and spray suppression to be upgraded to the higher European Directive standard. - I hope that a revised standard will be available by middle of next year.

When he expects the British standard for splash and spray suppression to be upgraded to the higher European Directive standard. - I hope that a revised standard will be available by middle of next year.

What progress has been made in the introduction of anti-spray devices on heavy lorries.

What progress has been made in the introduction of anti-spray devices on heavy lorries.

Whether he has any plans to introduce regulations to require heavy vehicles and trailers to be fitted with effective spray guards.

Whether he has any plans to introduce regulations to require heavy vehicles and trailers to be fitted with effective spray guards.

Statement on the outcome of the Internal Market Council on 13th December. (Holding answer 17 Dec 90).

Statement on the outcome of the Internal Market Council on 13th December. (Holding answer 17 Dec 90).