§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities were invited to make provision for computer-controlled traffic signal systems in May 1970; what replies were received from those who have not so far expressed an active interest; and if he will take further steps to interest these.
§ Mr. PeytonAll highway authorities in England were invited to consider the provision of computer-controlled traffic signal systems. Some which appeared to satisfy the criteria are not, for a variety of reasons, taking this matter further at present.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment which local authorities have so far expressed an active interest in computer-controlled traffic signal systems; and what progress has been made towards the installation of systems in these areas.
§ Mr. PeytonThe schedule below shows those local authorities which have expressed an active interest, and the progress made to date:
London Contract awarded for Central Area in 1970: invitations to tender for the remainder due 1973. Leicester Contract awarded 1972. Liverpool Contract for first stage awarded 1972. Coventry Tenders have been invited. Nottingham Tenders have been invited. Northampton Invitations to tender due July 1973. Wolverhampton Invitations to tender due September 1973. Cardiff* Invitations to tender due September 1974. Leeds Invitations to tender due September 1974. Manchester (SELNEC). Invitations to tender due September 1974. Ipswich Invitations to tender due 1974. Brighton and Hove. Invitations to tender due 1974. Bristol Invitations to tender due 1974. Norwich Invitations to tender due 1974. Newcastle Tenders to be invited after 1974. Bradford Hull Southampton Glasgow and Edinburgh (Secretary of State for Scotland responsibility) have also expressed an interest. * Secretary of State for Wales responsibility.