HC Deb 06 November 1978 vol 957 cc82-3W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is his policy that in choosing a suitable venue for a public inquiry into a new motorway-standard road, a location should he regarded as acceptable which has no public transport connecting it with the area through which the whole of the actual route which is the subject of the inquiry passes.

Mr. Horam

There are several factors which have to be taken into account in choosing a suitable venue for a trunk road inquiry. In this particular case special arrangements for transport are being made for those who wish to give evidence and cannot make their own way. I am writing to the hon. Member about this.

Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied that the siting of the public inquiry to be held at South Molton will enable persons living along the projected route of stage D of the North Devon link road in Sampford Peverell, Purnell, Halberton and Tiverton to travel by public transport to attend the inquiry.

VEHICLES INVOLVED IN INJURY ACCIDENTS: GREAT BRITIAN 1975 TO 1977
1975 1976 1977
Vehicles involved Percentage of those registered Vehicles involved Percentage of those registered Vehicles involved Percentage of those registered
Cars and Taxis 245,025 2 257,667 2 268,813 2
Lorries 45,346 2 44,983 2 44,848 2
Motor Cycles* 58,124 5 69,443 6 73,676 6
Pedal Cycles 21,728 .. 24,067 .. 24,383 ..
* Includes Mopeds and Motor Scooters.
.. Not available.

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