HC Deb 04 April 1985 vol 76 cc734-5W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Transport on how many occasions in the latest period of time for which figures are available sections of each motorway have been closed in order to collect litter from the verges, central reservations and slopes.

Mrs. Chalker

I regret that the information requested is not available.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to clear the litter from the verges on the M4 between junctions 2 and 3.

Mrs. Chalker

As I told the hon. Member on 15 March, priority is given to work necessary to ensure safety. Our agent, the London borough of Hounslow, has told us it will be clearing up the litter on the verges after Easter.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when was the last occasion litter was cleared from the verges, central reservations and slopes of each of the motorways; how much litter was collected in each case; and at what cost and to whom.

Mrs. Chalker

I regret that the information requested is not available.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any evidence about the effect of litter on the wildlife inhabiting motorway verges, embankments and central reservations.

Mrs. Chalker

No. I am not aware of any harmful effects on wildlife.