HC Deb 16 July 2001 vol 372 cc15-6W
Mr. Syms

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the change in traffic levels has been since(a) May 1997 and (b) June 2000 on (i) motorways and trunk roads, (ii) other major roads and (iii) minor roads. [3551]

Mr. Jamieson

The Department estimates traffic quarterly, not monthly. These figures do not distinguish between trunk and principal 'A' class roads.

The percentage changes in road traffic for all motor vehicles in Great Britain for the relevant quarters until the first quarter of 2001 (the latest available) are as shown in the table.

Seasonally-adjusted Percentage
Road class Q2 1997 to Q1 2001 Q2 2000 to Ql 2001
Motorway 10 1
Other major roads 5 0
Minor roads 1 -1