§ 43. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Transport what have been the results, to date, of the operation of the double white line system and its restriction on overtaking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesFrom the information so far available, it is not possible to say, with any certainty, what effect the double white line system has had on the accident rate. The Road Research Laboratory is making a survey of the behaviour of drivers on roads marked with double white lines: I hope to have its report shortly.
§ Mr. GowerCan my right hon. Friend say whether he has had any police reports on the degree to which it is observed?
§ Mr. MarplesWe have had certain reports, but the difficulty, from what I have received, is that these are not comprehensive enough upon which to come to a decision. I should prefer to wait until the reports are complete.
§ Miss BaconIs the Minister aware that on some roads where the double white
| SCHEMES IN THE ROAD PROGRAMME IN WALES COSTING OVER £100,000 STARTED IN 1960 | |||
| — | Estimated Cost | Work Started | Completion Date |
| Trunk Roads | £ | ||
| A.465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Stage I—Brynmawr to Abergavenny | 1,500,000 | March, 1960 | December, 1962 |
| A.148 Port Talbot By-Pass. Stage I—Briton Ferry to Baglan | 475,000 | July, 1960 | September, 1961 |
| A.494 Queensferry By-Pass | 832,000 | July, 1960 | July, 1961 |
| Classified Roads | |||
| A.483 Swansea East side Approach Road: Section 5—Fabian Street | 420,000 | September, 1960 | April, 1962 |
| Section 6—York Street to existing New Cut Bridge | 618,000 | October, 1960 | March, 1963 |