HC Deb 15 March 2004 vol 419 cc17-8W
Mr. Goodman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his policy is on the siting of(a) fixed and (b) mobile speed cameras; and if he will make a statement. [160651]

Mr. Jamieson

The "Handbook of rules and guidance for the operation of the national road safety camera programme for England and Wales" deals with the siting of fixed and mobile speed cameras in those areas participating in the safety camera cost recovery scheme. Copies were placed in the Libraries of the House on 5 December 2003. Guidance for those areas outside the scheme is contained in Circular Roads 1/92.

Mr. Goodman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what revenues were raised from speed cameras in the Wycombe district council area in 2002–03. [160653]

Dates Times
15-16 January 2004 18.40(Thursday)-10.00 (Friday)
31 January-1 February 2004 06.00 (Saturday)-02.00 (Sunday)
3 February 2004 09.55-19.40
7-8 February 2004 21.25 (Saturday)-07.00 (Sunday)

Diana Organ

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what criteria are used by the Highways Agency in determining when and for how long the first Severn crossing bridge should be closed to vehicles. [160785]

Mr. Jamieson

A protocol has been developed over several years to determine when and for how long the first Severn bridge should be closed to traffic. It is continually reviewed to explore ways of minimising the closures while ensuring the safety of road users.

The following criteria are currently applied:

Mr. Jamieson

Wycombe district council is part of the Thames Valley Safety Camera Partnership. Information on fine receipts for 2002–03 will be contained in the third year report of the safety camera programme, to be published shortly.

Mr. Goodman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how revenues raised from speed cameras in Wycombe district council area are spent. [160654]

Mr. Jamieson

Wycombe district council is part of the Thames Valley Safety Camera Partnership. Receipts from fines are made available to the partnerships for the approved costs of purchasing and operating its cameras. Any additional fine receipts are passed to the Consolidated Fund.