Bill · started in the Commons
Road Signs (Tourist Destinations and Facilities) Bill
A Bill to impose duties on the Highways Agency and other public authorities to promote tourism by providing or permitting to be provided appropriate road signage; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Road Signs (Tourist Destinations and Facilities) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2009 by Sir Alan Beith (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
The Bill would place a duty on local highway and planning authorities to take into account the benefits of tourism when considering whether to approve the erection of traffic signs concerning tourist-related activities.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 9 Jun 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Oct 2009.