HC Deb 19 January 1972 vol 829 cc171-2W
50. Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what delays there have been in the delivery of equipment for motorways; and what have been the causes and consequences of that delay.

Mr. Graham Page

Delays have occurred in the delivery and commissioning of the computer systems to control the national motorway signalling network. Highly technical problems have been encountered which require considerable time for their resolution, and a number of modifications both to the equipment and on requirements arose during this development. Hazard warning signals operated by the police have been provided on all motorways as an interim measure.