§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what organisations have been or will be invited to take part in the speed policy review; and what steps are being taken by his Department to ensure maximum involvement by professional organisations in the speed policy review process. [86349]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe full list of those who will be invited to take part has yet to be finalised, but it will include professional organisations suggested by the relevant divisions in DETR and other Government Departments.
Officials have already met the Automobile Association, Royal Automobile Club, County Surveyors' Society, Association of Chief Police Officers, the groups represented by the Slower Speeds Initiative.
§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to make available a speed policy document for consultation. [86350]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonIt is proposed to have a consultation document available for consideration towards the end of July.
§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the progress of the speed policy review announced in the white paper, A New Deal For Transport. [86348]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave our hon. Friend the Member for The Wrekin (Mr. Bradley) on 9 June 1999,Official Report, columns 319–20.