HC Deb 31 July 1972 vol 842 cc28-9W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of the M6 are now fitted with safety barriers; and what proportion of the total length is fitted.

Mr. Speed

When the present contract is complete in October of this year, 140 miles of M6 will have been equipped with central reserve safety barriers. This represents approximately 63 per cent. of the total length.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the M1 is now fitted with safety barriers.

Mr. Speed

Approximately 40 per cent.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the whole of the M6 to be fitted with safety barriers; and what steps he is taking to expedite the work.

Mr. Speed

The M6 from the M1 to Penrith will, as a result of recent rescheduling, be equipped with central reserve safety barrier by March, 1974. It is not at present proposed to provide barriers on the remaining length.