HC Deb 17 March 1976 vol 907 cc558-9W
30. Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what criteria he adopts in determining whether to erect crash barriers on all purpose roads constructed to motorway standards.

Mr. Marks

It is not usual to provide safety fences on the central reserves of dual carriageways other than motorways. In circumstances where there is very heavy traffic and a high accident rate individual consideration may be given to the provision of safety fences having regard to availability of funds.

43. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when centre crash barriers will be provided on the Ml in Yorkshire, north of the intersection with the M18.

Mr. Marks

During the financial year 1976–77 subject to the availability of funds and to contractual arrangements.

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