§ 33. Mr. Greyasked the Minister of Transport, having regard to the danger to people who have to cross the A.6074 road, Four Lane Ends to Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, to catch buses from the east bound bus stop opposite the housing estate, whether he will revoke the derestriction order on this road.
§ Mr. HayThe Durham County Council, which is the competent authority for this road, has asked my Department whether we would be prepared to agree to a 40 m.p.h. speed limit on the road. This request is being considered urgently, and I will let the hon. Member know the outcome.
§ Mr. GreyWhile thanking the Minister for that reply, in anticipation of getting a better one later on, may I submit to him that this road is not only dangerous, but is becoming a nightmare to people wishing to cross because of the increased number of vehicles traveling at speeds of more than 50 miles an hour? May I also ask if he is aware that during the last three years there have been 44 accidents and suggest that if he does not revoke the order his safety first campaign will be a mockery?
§ Mr. HayI will certainly take note of what the hon. Member says and do what I can to speed up the consideration of this particular case.