3. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many road accidents have taken place during the last six months at the corner in East Keal, Lincolnshire; how many of these have been fatal; and what action is proposed to make this road safer.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterFour, Sir, of which two were fatal. I am arranging for the erection of reflector posts, the extension of the existing solid white line in 1440 both directions and the provision of road junction signs. These additional measures should indicate clearly the need for care at this right-angled bend.
Commander MaitlandIn view of the serious number of accidents which have occurred at this place, will my right hon. Friend take special steps to watch this part of the road, and also to see what can be done generally to improve the road system in its vicinity?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterMy divisional road engineer has already arranged to keep a careful watch on the effect of the accident record on this road of the steps taken to see if they are sufficient or whether further steps are necessary.