HC Deb 05 December 1973 vol 865 cc391-2W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware that the Warboys Committee recommended kerbside markings in its report in 1963 ; and what action his Department has taken to implement this recommendation.

Mr. Peyton

Yes : such markings are prescribed by the traffic signs regulations.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will ascertain and publish the number of local authorities which have carried out the recommendations of the Warboys Report and the Road Research Laboratory on kerbside markings.

Mr. Peyton

No.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that the current system of road markings is adequate.

Mr. Peyton

In general, yes.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the British standard on kerbside markings.

Mr. Peyton

BS 3262: Part 1: 1960 deals with thermoplastic materials.