§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of motorway in England and Wales were coned off in(a) October 1992 and (b) March 1994.
§ Mr. Key[holding answer 3 May 1994]: This is an operational matter for the Highways Agency. The chief executive has written to the hon. Gentleman.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. George Howarth, dated 5 May 1994:
You recently put down a Parliamentary Question asking how many miles of motorway in England and Wales were coned off in October 1992 and March 1994. As this is a matter for the Highways Agency, I have been asked to reply.On 1 October 1992, 106 miles of motorway in England were coned off. On 1 March 1994 the figure was 139 miles. I do not have any figures for Wales since the Agency is not responsible for these roads.The closure figures represent about 6% and 8% respectively of the total motorway network. But the nature of maintenance works is such that the figures can fluctuate from month to month throughout the year.