§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is taking to prevent grid-lock traffic jams; and when he intends to implement action throughout the country.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe term "grid-lock" relates mainly to traffic jams that occur in city centres. Often these are the result of particular incidents such as breakdowns.186W The police have primary responsibility for controlling the: movement of traffic. Local highway authorities are. responsible for the construction and management of most urban roads. They and the police are able to call on a wide range of traffic management techniques and technology to ease traffic flow.
In London, where congestion is particularly heavy, my right hon. Friend has issued a statement which sets out his policies for improving traffic conditions. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.