§ 74. Mr. W. A. Robinsonasked the Minister of Transport how many fatal and other accidents occurred on the unlighted portion of the East Lancashire road during the 12 months ended 3oth June last and the previous 12 months, respectively; how many such accidents, fatal and otherwise, occurred at the Windle roundabout, near St. Helens; and what steps he is taking to make this road safer for motorists and pedestrians?
§ Mr. BurginI am making inquiries about the figures asked for in the first two parts of the question and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course. As regards the last part of the question, cycle tracks are now being laid down for a length of two miles; a subway is to be constructed opposite Moorside Council School, Swinton; traffic control signals are about to be erected at Worsley Road crossing, Swinton; and all other junctions are being surveyed with a view to the preparation of schemes for improvement.
§ Mr. RobinsonIs the Minister aware that at the road referred to, where a fatal accident occurred last Sunday night, seven roads converge on an island which is lighted by only three lights? Will the Minister consider defining the seven roads by a system of rotatory white and red lights?
§ Mr. BurginThe hon. Member has asked me if I will consider the statement he has made. I will.
Viscountess AstorHas the Minister considered the number of public houses in this area during the last two years?