HC Deb 19 May 1986 vol 98 cc27-8W
Mr. Conway

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on the placement of unauthorised signs advertising mobile refreshment vans in trunk road lay-bys.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

I shall reply to my hon. Friend shortly.

Mr. Conway

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he plans to review the advice to local authorities given in departmental circular WMRT/5072/LB/1 on the establishment of mobile refreshment vans in trunk road lay-bys.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

No new advice is proposed at present. We are keeping the situation under review and will take account of any representations made to us.

Mr. Conway

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will review the conditions on litter control applied to mobile refreshment vans trading in trunk road lay-bys.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

It remains our general policy not to provide litter bins in trunk road laybys except where provision is made for picknicking. Removal of the bins in practice has led to less litter being left in laybys. In the absence of other facilities, we would expect the operators of any mobile refreshment vans allowed there to provide receptacles for litter likely to arise from the sale of refreshments. District councils can in any event impose conditions about litter when giving permits for roadside trading under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1982.