§ 37. Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he proposes to take to ensure that road maintenance standards, in the interests of public safety, are not allowed to deteriorate.
§ Mr. HoramAn annual sample of road conditions, which is carried out by local highway authorities in collaboration with the Department, is now in its third year. In my view, this systematic monitoring of road conditions is the most effective way in which we can move towards a planned, objective determination of maintenance standards.