HC Deb 12 May 1925 vol 183 cc1663-4
38. Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the number of serious accidents which have taken place at a dangerous bend in the main road from Sheffield to Baslow, between Doremoor and Foxhouse; and whether he will consider making a grant from the Road Fund for straightening the road at this point?

Colonel ASHLEY:

I am aware of the accidents that have occurred at this point, and officers of my Department have approached the highway authority concerned. Should a suitable improvement scheme be submitted by the authority in question, I would gladly consider the possibility of giving assistance from the Road Fund

Mr. ALEXANDER:

Was not this matter raised with the right hon. Gentle man in 1923, when an accident took place, and could he now take definite steps to get the local authority to move in the matter?

Colonel ASHLEY:

Yes, I was considering it, and then there came a new Government, who did nothing

Marquess of HARTINGTON:

Will not common care on the part of Sheffield motorists who frequent Doncaster altogether prevent these accidents?