HC Deb 01 February 1961 vol 633 cc962-3
3. Mr. Denzil Freeth

asked the Minister of Transport what plans he has for improving the crossing of A.30 and A.34 at Sutton Scotney, Hampshire.

Mr. Hay

We propose eventually to construct a by-pass of Sutton Scotney. It will extend from the eastern junction of A.30 with A.34 to a point on A.34 about one mile to the south. At the same time, the junction will be improved.

I cannot at present say when this scheme will be carried out.

Mr. Denzil Freeth

I thank my hon. Friend for that Reply, but has he closed his mind entirely to the possibility of making minor improvements to this very dangerous junction, possibly by putting in traffic lights, because at present, during the summer months, it is quite impossible at times for north-bound and south-bound traffic to cross the east-west road?

Mr. Hay

Our general policy is to avoid the use of traffic lights on trunk roads wherever possible, but I will look into the possibility of some improvement such as my hon. Friend suggests.