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TRANSPORT
A102
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport for what reasons the speed limit on the A102 between the A11 and the A13 has been reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph. [10400]
Dr. Ladyman:
This length of road is now classified as the A12 and forms part of the Greater London Authority Road Network—now known as the Transport for London Road Network—and is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London. This includes the setting of speed limits. Further
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information concerning the speed limits on the road may be obtained from:
A11/A13
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) minor and (b) serious accidents occurred on the A102 between the A11 and the A13 in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available. [10401]
Dr. Ladyman: The information requested is in the table.
| Serious accidents | Slight accidents | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 3 | 16 |
| 1997 | 4 | 17 |
| 1998 | 4 | 15 |
| 1999 | 0 | 26 |
| 2000 | 6 | 24 |
| 2001 | 4 | 35 |
| 2002 | 3 | 21 |
| 2003 | 3 | 30 |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 |
(9) The section of the A102 between the A11 and A13 was renamed as the A12 in 2000.
A21 Upgrade
Gregory Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received regarding funding for the proposed A21 upgrade between Flimwell and Robertsbridge. [10619]
Dr. Ladyman: No representations have been received regarding funding for the proposed A21 upgrade between Flimwell and Robertsbridge.
Gregory Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received opposing the proposed A21 upgrade; and if he will make a statement. [10622]
Dr. Ladyman: Following the 2002–03 public consultation for the sections of the A21 from Tonbridge to Pembury, Kippings Cross to Lamberhurst and Flimwell to Robertsbridge, 221 representations were received opposing the proposed improvements and 1,028 representations were received supporting the improvements. The improvements have been classified as having regional importance and will be progressed subject to regional priorities.
A38
Mr. Robathan:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the answer of 28 June 2005, Official Report, column 1412W on the A38, how many
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households at (a) each location referred to and (b) the M1 in the Narborough/Enderby area are affected by noise; and at what decibel count. [10135]
Dr. Ladyman: The information requested is as follows:
For the Enderby/Narborough area:
A40
Mr. Crabb: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many fatal accidents occurred in each year between 1984 and 2004 on the A40 road between (a) Carmarthen and St. Clears and (b) St. Clears and Haverfordwest. [9034]
Dr. Ladyman: The information requested is shown in the table.
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Advertising Hoardings
Jim Dowd: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the implications for road safety of the unregulated use of advertising hoardings in the immediate proximity of motorways and other major trunk routes. [10438]
Dr. Ladyman: Although there is anecdotal evidence to suggest that advertising hoardings in the immediate proximity of motorways, and other major trunk routes, can have a detrimental effect on road safety, the results of studies carried out to date have been inconclusive.
Blue Badges
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how many disabled person's Blue Badges were issued in each local authority in each of the last two years; [10388]
(2) how many people were refused a disabled person's Blue Badge in the last five years. [10390]
Ms Buck: I will place information on the numbers of badges issued by local authorities in England for the year up to 31 March 2003 and the year up to 31 March 2004 in the House Library.
The Department for Transport does not keep information on the numbers of badges that are refused. Local authorities are not legally required to provide this information to the Department.
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the current criteria are to receive a disabled person's Blue Badge. [10389]
Ms Buck: The information is as follows.
To qualify for a blue badge the applicant must:
have a severe disability in both upper limbs, regularly drive a motor vehicle but cannot turn the steering wheel of a motor vehicle by hand even if that wheel is fitted with a turning knob; or
have a permanent and substantial disability which means they are unable to walk or have very considerable difficulty in walking.
Civil Aviation (Missile Defence)
Mr. Ian Austin: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the use of anti-missile technologies in the UK civil aviation industry. [8747]
Ms Buck: There are a number of technologies capable of defeating shoulder-fired missiles. The Government are keeping under consideration whether such systems could be realistically applied to civil aviation.
Cyclists
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to raise awareness amongst cyclists of the need to stop at red traffic lights. [9688]
Dr. Ladyman: The Highway Code and road traffic law apply to cyclists as much as to anyone else. It is common knowledge among road users that there is a requirement to stop at red traffic lights. The Department has run frequent publicity campaigns educating cyclists to cycle safely and one third of children receive some form of cycle training, which teaches the rules of the road.
It is an offence under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to fail to comply with a traffic sign and the maximum fine is £1,000. The police can also prosecute cyclists who ride carelessly or dangerously and these offences carry maximum fines of £1,000 and £2,500 respectively. Enforcement of the law is a matter for the police.
We disapprove strongly of the behaviour of those cyclists who ride through red lights. It is a danger to others, who might be vulnerable pedestrians such as the elderly or children, and it brings cycling into disrepute with other road users.
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many cyclists were (a) injured and (b) killed in road traffic accidents in (i) the Metropolitan Police area of London, (ii) Southend, (iii) Essex and (iv) England and Wales in 2004–05; and how many were killed in each of the preceding nine years. [10473]
Dr. Ladyman: The information requested is as follows.
Note:
Excludes the City of London
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| Year | Killed | Injured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend | |||
| 1995 | 1 | 120 | 121 |
| 1996 | 0 | 114 | 114 |
| 1997 | 0 | 114 | 114 |
| 1998 | 0 | 95 | 95 |
| 1999 | 1 | 93 | 94 |
| 2000 | 0 | 101 | 101 |
| 2001 | 0 | 82 | 82 |
| 2002 | 1 | 71 | 72 |
| 2003 | 0 | 74 | 74 |
| 2004 | 0 | 60 | 60 |
| Year | Killed | Injured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | |||
| 1995 | 1 | 45 | 46 |
| 1996 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 1997 | 1 | 64 | 65 |
| 1998 | 1 | 51 | 52 |
| 1999 | 0 | 43 | 43 |
| 2000 | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| 2001 | 1 | 56 | 57 |
| 2002 | 1 | 35 | 36 |
| 2003 | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| 2004 | 1 | 31 | 32 |
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many cyclists have been (a) injured and (b) killed in each of the last 10 years in road traffic accidents caused by passing a red traffic light. [10474]
Dr. Ladyman:
The information requested is not available.
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