§ Dr. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many local authorities have exercised a right of appeal to him pursuant to section 39(5) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and if he will list them and the outcome of the appeal.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyIn the last 12 months, four authorities have exercised their right of appeal:
Authority appealing Authority whose decision appealed against Outcome Reading Borough Council Berkshire County Council Not yet decided Winchester City Council Hampshire County Council Not yet decided West Wiltshire District Council Wiltshire County Council Not yet decided Wirral Borough Council Merseyside County Council Appeal allowed by Secretary of State