32. Mr. Vaneasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he anticipates that the stretch of A6 from the top of Shap to Hucks Brown will be widened to allow three lines of traffic.
§ Mr. MolsonIn view of the proposal to construct a new road through the Lune Valley, it is not at present proposed to widen the existing road.
Mr. VaneWill my hon. Friend see whether he cannot arrange for the widening of the existing road at least at the most difficult points, because this road—which is much more important than any in Staffordshire or the road between the Forth and the Tay—carries very heavy traffic and in winter one heavy vehicle in difficulties is sufficient to block the traffic both ways? Is not he aware that a small amount of work would make a large amount of difference?
§ Mr. MolsonIf my hon. Friend can show how it would be possible without undue expenditure to relieve the pressure, with which I am familiar, on the Shap Road, we should certainly be very glad indeed to consider his suggestion. Perhaps my hon. Friend will have a word with me about it.
§ Sir I. FraserIn view of the delay which unfortunately must elapse before the Lune Road is dealt with, will not my hon. Friend give very serious consideration to what was suggested by my hon. Friend the Member for Westmorland (Mr. Vane), because the position is most desperate?
§ Mr. MolsonI have already said that if my hon. Friend will raise the matter with me, I will go into the position most carefully.
§ Sir I. FraserWill my hon. Friend receive a deputation?