HC Deb 03 November 1994 vol 248 c1312W
Mr. Butcher

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether visual amenity is part of the planning consideration for the acceptability of white lines or yellow lines on all roads other than trunk roads.

Mr. Norris

DOT guidance to local authorities advises that a lighter shade of yellow may be used for regulatory road markings in environmentally sensitive areas.

Mr. Butcher

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the Department of the Environment regarding the extent of white lines and yellow lines on country lanes, minor roads and suburban roads.

Mr. Norris

We are engaged in ongoing discussions with other interested Departments, including DOE, on the use of road markings in environmentally sensitive areas, but we have not received any representations on this particular issue.

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