Road Safety (Council of Europe Recommendation)

HC Deb 24 June 1963 vol 679 cc119-21W

Mr. C. Johnson

asked the Minister of Transport what is the policy of Her

The superscale salaries payable in these countries are not comparable to the same degree since they are primarily determined by the responsibilities of the individual superscale posts.

Majesty's Government with regard to Recommendation No. 331 on road safety which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 21st September, 1962; and what action Her Majesty's Government has taken, or contemplates taking, with regard to it.

Mr. Marples

Many of the proposals in the recommendation are consistent with current practice and policy in the United Kingdom. The recommendation is being considered further by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and some of the proposals in it by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport. Her Majesty's Government are taking an active part in these discussions.