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Road Signs (Tourist Destinations and Facilities) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2008-09

Last updated: 26 October 2009 at 15:59

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Long title

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.

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Sir Alan Beith
Liberal Democrat
Berwick-upon-Tweed

Current version of the Bill

Bill passage

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Final stages
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