§ 72. Mr. T. Williamsasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents have occurred at Rossington Bridge, near Doncaster, during the last five years; and how many lives were lost?
§ Captain WallaceFive road accidents involving personal injury have occurred at Rossington Bridge, near Doncaster, during the last five years. One of these accidents involved the death of two persons.
§ Mr. WilliamsHas the right hon. Gentleman's Department yet sanctioned the new scheme in connection with this bridge?
§ Captain WallaceThe bridge is at a section of the road that will be by-passed by the proposed Doncaster By-pass. That is not in contemplation in the near future. My divisional road engineer does not consider that the bridge in question presents, any danger to traffic proceeding with. normal care.