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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1438", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1715749/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) recently published a new Marine Guidance Note and a leaflet on the use and wear of personal locator beacons.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2024-05-02", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4682", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Luke Pollard"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1714774/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>National Highways are due to complete repairs on the Ouse bridge by September 2024 when the temporary speed limit will be lifted, and all lanes opened to traffic in both directions. Whilst there will be some residual work after all the lanes open, it will not impact road users.<\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1200", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Greg Knight"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713089/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>I am pleased to confirm that, following a validation process of the Destination Denton scheme, the Department is supporting Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council to progress the scheme to delivery.<\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1506", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andrew Gwynne"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1702424/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Under the 1980 Highway Act, it is the responsibility of the local highway authority, such as the City of York Council, to maintain and manage the highway network they are responsible for. The Government provides highway maintenance and other funding to local authorities but does not collect data on how much each one spends on repairing potholes: this is a matter for each local highway authority.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In 2023/24, the Government provided the City of York Council with £3.69 million of capital funding for local highway maintenance. This represents an increase of around 30% compared to the previous year, made possible in part by reallocating funding that would otherwise have been spent on the HS2 programme.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Department annually collects and publishes statistics on gov.uk that detail the condition and maintenance of the highways in England. This includes total expenditure on the local highway network in England, broken down by structural maintenance, routine treatments, and highways planning and strategy on different categories of road:<\/p><p><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/road-condition-statistics-data-tables-rdc\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/road-condition-statistics-data-tables-rdc<\/a><\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4471", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Rachael Maskell"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1701813/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department has no such plans.<\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1701817/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The guidance can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/setting-local-speed-limits/setting-local-speed-limits\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/setting-local-speed-limits/setting-local-speed-limits<\/a>. On setting 20mph speed limits and zones, it states \u2018A comprehensive and early consultation of all those who may be affected by the introduction of a 20mph scheme is an essential part of the implementation process. This needs to include residents, all tiers of local government, the police and emergency services, public transport providers and any other relevant local groups (including, for example, groups representing pedestrians, cyclists, drivers or equestrians)\u2019.<\/p><p>Local authorities are expected to consider this best practice guidance; though the final decision is for the authority together with the police, who would carry out any enforcement activity.<\/p>"}
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