HC Deb 13 February 1989 vol 147 cc103-4W
Sir Charles Morrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to clean up motorway verges.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Cleaning of verges is one of the tasks carried out by the local authorities and consultants who act as the Department's agents for motorway maintenance. Standards for this are laid down in a code of practice for routine maintenance.

We are currently considering what further action may be needed to deal with litter on motorways.