§ Mr. Coombsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied with the types of safety fencing currently used on motorways, particularly on central reservations; and if he has any plans to improve them.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI am generally satisfied with the types of safety fences used on motorways, including central reservations, and have no immediate plans to change them. As with many aspects of roads and road safety, the Department has a programme of research and development on safety fences that may lead to changes in the future.