§ 43. Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Transport if he will survey the A.66 between Scotch Corner and Greta Bridge to consider what improvements are required.
§ Mr. SwinglerWe are aware of conditions on this stretch of road. Apart frcm the proposed flyover at Scotch Corner junction itself, there is no possibility of our being able to start any major improvement within the next four or five years. But we have certain minor improvements in mind and I shall be wr.ting more fully to the hon. Member in reply to the letter I have had from him about this stretch of road.
§ Mr. KitsonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the last time he answered this Question he said that he did not think it was necessary to conduct a survey? That was only a few weeks ago. Since then three people and a horse have been killed. Does he not think that it is about time he did something about it?
§ Mr. SwinglerThere is no question of needing to accumulate more facts. Unfortunately, we are well aware of the bad accident record and of the need to do something about this road. It is a question of our priorities in relation to the funds which are available. The major improvement will undoubtedly have to wait for some time. As I said, we are determined to make some minor 446 improvements and I hope to let the hon. Gentleman have detailed information about these in a very short time.