HC Deb 29 January 1973 vol 849 cc310-1W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken by his Department to make traffic authorities aware of the Road Research Laboratory's 1970 report on the shape of single level intersections.

Mr. Peyton

It is not clear to which particular report the Question refers, but the findings of Transport and Road Research Laboratory reports do receive wide circulation and are incorporated in advice issued by my Department from time to time.

Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secetary of State for the Environment on what date the proposals of the Greater London Council for a new traffic intersection at the Angel, Islington, were presented to the Department of the Environment; and whether the Department has yet invited the opinion of the Road Research Laboratory, in view of the laboratory's report on the design of roundabouts published in 1970.

Mr. Speed

On 17th March 1972 the Greater London Council applied for the inclusion of this scheme in the firm programme of principal road improvements. Transport and Road Research Laboratory reports have been considered in connection with this scheme.

Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the expected cost to the Exchequer of the 75 per cent. grant in the event that the Greater London Council's proposals for the Angel, Islington, are approved.

Mr. Speed

£5.1 million.