§ 58. Mr. ArcherTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now announce a timetable for introducing legislation to implement the recommendations of the Horne review in connection with public utility undertakings engaging in works on the highway.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyDetailed proposals for legislation have been prepared following extensive consultation on the Home report. Comments from interested parties on these proposals are currently being considered.
Legislation will be introduced as soon as there is a suitable opportunity.
§ Mr. HoltTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his reply of 12 June,Official Report, column 334, to the hon.Member for Pontefract and Castleford (Mr. Lofthouse) about the Horne report, what he regards as a suitable opportunity.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe earliest available opportunity.