§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that the average daily flow of traffic on the M6, or any section of it, is within the current design capacity.
§ Mr. SpeedOn substantial lengths on the northern sections of M6 average daily flows of traffic are well within current design capacity. Through and between238W the conurbations it carries daily flows in excess of current design standards.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the average traffic flow to the M6 from the A5 junction southward is still within acceptable levels.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that vehicles travelling on the M6 at peak periods are travelling at safe distances in each lane.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will take steps to improve the safety of traffic on the M6 during winter conditions;
(2) what proposals he has to improve the general level of safety on the M6; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SpeedMeasures in hand or proposed include overhead lighting, central safety barriers, computer operated signals, experimental anti-dazzle devices and resurfacing.