§ Mr. MillerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will ensure that transport policies and programme bids are considered with due regard to improved safety for pedestrians and road users. [5443]
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§ Mr. NorrisSafety for all road users is a primary concern in our assessment of TPP bids.
§ Mr. MillerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will review his Department's restrictions governing funding for local safety schemes. [5442]
§ Mr. NorrisI am not clear what restrictions the hon. Member is referring to. However, all aspects of my Department's system of funding local transport infrastructure are reviewed as a matter of course, in consultation with the local authority associations, before publication in spring of the annual circular setting out requirements for transport policies and programme submissions.