§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many applications for roadworks were received by each English local authority from utility companies in each year from 1995–96 to 2001–02; and if he will make a statement. [83148]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 27 November 2002]: This information is not held centrally. However streetworks are a serious growing problem and I believe that the current legislation needs to be improved. My Department is currently considering the options.