HC Deb 15 February 1939 vol 343 cc1727-8
80. Sir Gifford Fox

asked the Minister of Transport what is the present mileage of dual carriageways on the highways under his control; and what additional mileage of such dual carriageways he expects to be added thereto during the coming 12 months?

Mr. Burgin

The mileage of trunk roads provided with dual carriageways at 1st April, 1938, was 27.5. Schemes are in various stages of preparation, and progress for a further 130 miles of this type of lay-out and a substantial portion of Seven Sisters Road, Tottenham. Green Lanes, Tottenham?

Mr. Burgin

As the answer contains a number of figures I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The number of accidents involving death or personal injury recorded as having occurred in the years 1937 and 1938 on the undermentioned roads were:

the work should be completed during the next 12 months.