§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if usual vehicle speeds are included in the criteria used to judge when a road requires a pelican crossing.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonVehicle speeds are one of the considerations discussed in some detail in the Scottish Development Department technical memorandum SH 7/87, which was issued by the chief road engineer to regional and islands councils.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in theOfficial Report the criteria used to decide when a road requires a pelican crossing.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe relevant regulations are the Pelican Pedestrian Crossing Regulations and General Directions 1987. The criteria used in determining when a pelican crossing may be installed are contained in the associated Scottish Development Department circular No. 2/87.