HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 cc1455-6W
Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport which roads are fitted with SPECS speed cameras. [139756]

Mr. Jamieson

Inner City Road, Nottingham and Lumbertubs Way, Northamptonshire are fitted with SPECS digital speed cameras systems.

Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport which department will receive the money generated by fines from the SPECS speed cameras. [139757]

Mr. Jamieson

Fine revenue from any type approved camera system operating in safety camera partnerships is used to cover the cost of operating the cameras. All surplus goes to the Treasury.

Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to introduce SPECS speed cameras in the South West. [139758]

Mr. Jamieson

None. It is a matter for local highway authorities and the police force in the relevant safety camera partnership to decide on what type approved camera equipment is deployed.

Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from motoring organisations about SPECS speed cameras. [139759]

Mr. Jamieson

None.

Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the M4 section between Theale and Membury services is wired for SPECS speed cameras. [139760]

Mr. Jamieson

There is no equipment located on the M4 between Theale and Membury services forming part of a SPECS enforcement camera system.