§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether in the light of increasing concern about the health risk to people exposed to vehicle exhaust
48WAfumes in already heavily trafficked neighbourhoods, they will ban the closing of so called "rat runs" where this will further increase traffic and health risk in such neighbourhoods.
The Earl of CaithnessMost roads which are prone to "rat running" are under the control of local authorities. They have a wide range of powers to regulate traffic and are best placed to weigh the demands of health and safety in the light of local circumstances.