30. Mr. J. Wellsasked the Minister of Transport what further steps he intends to take to promote pedestrian safety where the A.20 trunk road bisects the village of Harrietsham.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettA footpath from East Street to Fairbourne Lane will be provided as soon as weather conditions permit. We are also prepared to provide a bus lay-by when a site is agreed.
Mr. WellsIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that this is no comfort to the parishioners of this village, since the old people's homes, almshouses and many private residences are situated on the south side of the road whereas the church, the post office and the school are on the north side? There has recently been a fatal accident there. Will he look at this again more seriously with a view to having a speed limit of 30 or 40 m.p.h., or the installation of a pedestrian-operated crossing or some other method?
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettWe shall certainly listen to the hon. Gentleman's representations, and we are sorry that he has not been encouraged by what has been done.
Mr. WellsIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that all that he has outlined this afternoon is an improvement in the passage of persons from east to west, whereas what the pedestrians and parishioners want is to improve their passage from north to south across the road.