§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are still recommending the use of three or more wooden rails in motorway fencing; at what cost; and on whose advice this is based. [HL2011]
§ Baroness HaymanThe use of timber post and four rail fences is still recommended for motorway boundary fencing. It is preferred over other fence types because of its general appearance, long life span and relative ease of repair following damage. The average national cost as at the second quarter 1997 is £9.50 per linear metre. Historically, types of timber post and rail fences are derived from agricultural use and have been developed for motorways. They are specified in the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, Volume 1, Specification for Highway Works, and detailed in Volume 3, Highway Construction Details. They broadly comply with the British Standard BS 1722—Fences.