HC Deb 26 October 1992 vol 212 cc481-2W
15. Ms. Glenda Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what financial assistance he plans for 1992 to assist local authorities to reduce traffic speeds in residential streets.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

For 1992–93 over £42 million has been earmarked for local safety schemes, an increase of 38 per cent. over last year. Schemes to save road casualties by reducing traffic speeds in residential areas are eligible for transport supplementary grant.