§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many road signs on the M1, M62, and A1, outside 802W west Yorkshire, refer to Bradford; if he will ensure that Bradford is included on suitable new signs erected on these roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThere are no advance direction signs on the M1, M62 and A1 outside west Yorkshire which refer to Bradford.
The existing direction signs comply with departmental practice in terms of the destinations mentioned. The number of names on any one sign must be limited in the interests of road safety. If extra names are placed on new signs, it becomes necessary to add the same names to existing signs closer to the destination thus adding substantially to the cost of signing.