HC Deb 29 May 1935 vol 302 cc1119-20
33. Sir GIFFORD FOX

asked the Minister of Transport what action he in tends to take on the proposals submitted to him by the Oxfordshire County Council for the improvement of dangerous roads in the county?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

In view of the large number of road accidents in Oxfordshire, the County Council recently investigated the matter, with the result that it was found that nearly half the fatal accidents occurred on certain main roads, representing less than 6 per cent. of the total mileage of the roads in the County. The County Council there upon submitted proposals for improving the lay-out of 62road junctions on these main roads, which I have approved. I have also agreed to make a grant from the Road Fund towards the cost of all these improvements, on condition that they are completed within the next twelve months, in order to test whether such improvements carried out on a large scale will be effective in preventing road accidents.

Sir G. FOX

Can my hon. Friend in form the House the percentage of the grant?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I prefer to have notice of that question.

Mr. THORNE

Will the Minister be good enough to speed up these matters within the next twelve months; other wise, he will have the Chancellor of the Exchequer pinching some more of his fund?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

These matters are being speeded up.

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