HC Deb 05 February 1993 vol 218 c396W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many miles of motorway in Scotland are without central reservation crash barriers; and what percentage of the total mileage this represents.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

There are 285 km (178 miles) of motorway in Scotland of which, by the end of March 1993, approximately 32 km (20 miles) will be without central reserve safety fencing. This represents 11 per cent of the total length.

Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many miles of motorway in Scotland are unlit at night; and what percentage of the total mileage this represents.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Of a total of 178 miles of motorway in Scotland, 145 miles are unlit, which equates to approximately 81 per cent.