§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is intending to take on implementing the recommendations of the Home report.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe are preparing proposals for legislation and we are consulting the street works advisory committee on these. When the proposals are complete we intend to consult interested parties. Action is proceeding jointly with the utilities and highway authorities to implement recommendations of the report relating to specifications for reinstatements, the training and certification of workmen, and the development of a computerised street works register. Negotiations are taking place on the arrangements for diversionary works.