§ 36. Mr. Callaghanasked the Minister of Transport if he will conduct a special inquiry into the series of accidents at the junction of South Park Road, Grosvenor Square and Moorland Road, Splott, Cardiff, with a view to seeing how they can be eliminated.
§ Mr. MarplesI have considered the accident record at this junction, which 1206 is not exceptional. In the last three years six people have been seriously, and eleven slightly, hurt. There have been no deaths. The main factor appears to be failure to observe the traffic signs. This reflects on driving conduct rather than on the arrangements at the junction, and I do not consider that a special inquiry is called for.
§ Mr. CallaghanMay I ask the Minister whether he will reconsider that Answer? Is he aware that there are special geographical difficulties there? Does he know that five roads debouch into an areas as large as if not larger than a big football pitch, that there are no circulatory arrangements of any sort and that vehicles just charge straight across the area? Will the right hon. Gentleman ask his engineers to have a look at the position which causes local anxiety?
§ Mr. MarplesCertainly I should be grateful if the hon. Member sends, in letter form, details of what my engineers should look at, and I will make certain that they look at them.