§ 24. Mr. P. Wellsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many accidents occurred on the section of the A2 road, from Strood to Brenley Corner, Faversham, during 1954; and how many persons were fatally injured.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterOne thousand and ninety-one on the 25 miles of road in question. Four hundred and sixty-three people were injured and six killed.
§ Mr. WellsIn view of those figures, will the right hon. Gentleman give the Medway by-pass a higher priority than it occupies in his road programme at the present time?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterAs I believe the hon. Member is aware, the position in respect of that scheme is that a survey has been made, but I understand that there is some objection, upon agricultural grounds, to the proposed line of the road, and that objection will have to be considered.