§ Lord Mountevansasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the Traffic Director for London will take up office; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Transport (Lord Brabazon of Tara)Following an open competition, Mr. Derek Turner was appointed as Traffic Director for London on 16th October under the provisions of Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act 1991. Mr. Turner will be taking up the post on 9th November. His task will be to co-ordinate the introduction and maintenance of the red route measures in London and monitor their operation.