§ 31 Mr. MELLERasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the dangerous condition of Mitcham Lane, Mitcham, near the railway bridge; whether any steps have been taken with regard to the widening of the road and bridge at this point; and, if so, when the work is expected to be commenced?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)The Surrey County Council have recently submitted an improvement scheme with regard to this. road. The scheme is under consideration by my Department, and negotiations on the subject are now proceeding with certain of the interested parties. I cannot say when the work will be begun. 2796 result of the introduction of this system. I am glad to say none of the accidents has been fatal.
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say if there have been any accidents adjoining the Houses of Parliament since the introduction of the roundabout system?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question was answered last week.
§ Mr. R. MORRISONCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the statistics he is going to publish bear out the fact that there has been a considerable reduction in the number of accidents since the introduction of this system?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI think it would be better to wait for the information which I am going to circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the statement:—