§ Mr. Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the delay in the laying of the regulations implementing the recommendations of the Worboys Report and in the publication of the Manual, he will give guidance to local authorities on the use of reflectorised markings for the edges of carriageways.
§ Mr. MarplesI think it better to concentrate on producing the complete Manual. The delay in reorganising our programme to bring forward this item would not be justified.
§ Mr. Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Transport if he will instruct his divisional road engineers to authorise the use of reflectorised edge markings where they are included in road schemes submitted for approval for grant.
§ Mr. MarplesThe Manual on traffic signs now being prepared will give local310W authorities advice on the use of these markings, which would normally be eligible for grant.