§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what sums have been spent on trunk roads in each region in Scotland for(a) maintenance and (b) new building in the last 10 years for which information is available.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 11 July 1991]: The information is set out in the following tables:
completed within the last month. Speed checks were carried out prior to commencement of the works and further checks are currently taking place. In addition, as before and after accident analysis will be carried out 6 months following the implementation of the works.
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§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will bring forward proposals to permit local authorities to reduce speed limits in the neighbourhood of schools.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 11 July 1991]: The Road Traffic Bill contains provisions to allow the introduction of variable speed limits in appropriate circumstances. This would enable, for example, an authority to reduce the speed limits outside a school during those times when children are arriving and leaving. In addition, a consultation paper was issued by the Scottish Office earlier this year about the introduction of 20 mph speed limit zones. It is envisaged that 20 mph zones would be most effective in residential areas and in the vicinity of schools. Guidance on both these initiatives will be given to local authorities as soon as practicable.