HC Deb 20 December 1957 vol 580 cc132-3W
Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the progress made by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport in the preparation of a European Highway Code, as recommended by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe in Resolution 138, 1957.

Mr. Watkinson

The Assembly of the Council of Europe drew attention to the fact that rules and regulations for road traffic still differ considerably from one country to another and proposed that a European Highway Code should be prepared in order to bring about greater unification. The Economic Commission for Europe has undertaken the preparatory work. I am unable to say when it will be completed.