§ 21. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Transport what will be the cost of the construction and erection of the eight 25 feet concrete columns carrying sodium-type lamps at the trunk road at Roundhouse roundabout at Sturminster Marshall.
§ Mr. BarnesTenders have not yet been obtained for this work, but I estimate that the cost of construction and erection of the eight columns, together with sodium-type lamps, will be £500 approximately. In addition, the cost of cable and switching connections will be about £400.
§ Mr. CrouchOn what grounds does the right hon. Gentleman feel justified in embarking on this great expenditure? Has he had a census made of traffic during the hours of darkness?
§ Mr. BarnesNo, but I want to inform the hon. Member that as a result of his series of Questions it is my intention to look further into this matter. I understand that this was a rather bad accident area before this reconstruction took place.