§ 13. Mr. David Jamesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider placing wind-socks at key points on motorways to enable motorists to gauge the strength of crosswinds.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsNo. Windsocks would be difficult to interpret and they have other drawbacks; but suitable warning signs are provided where necessary.
§ 45. Captain W. Elliotasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now make an announcement concerning compensation to those affected by the building of motorways.
§ Mr. Graham PageWhen the Report of the Urban Motorways Committee has been studied the Government's proposals will be published in a White Paper.
§ 66. Miss Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to take any measures for protecting people travelling in motor cars on motorways from persons throwing stones and other objects from bridges traversing such motorways.
§ Mr. PeytonI am considering this problem.
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§ 73. Mr. David Jamesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider planting more trees along motorway embankments and between crash barriers where appropriate to reduce wind age.
§ Mr. SpeedConsideration is already given to the creation of windbreaks when planting plans are prepared. There is insufficient space for planting to be carried out between central safety barriers.
§ 83. Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider bringing forward the starting dates for the M64 and M42 motorways, in view of the increasing traffic congestion in urban areas in the East Midlands.
§ Mr. SpeedThis has already been done in respect of the M42; the M64 is at a much earlier stage of preparation.