§ 10. Mr. Templeasked the Minister of Transport why no action has yet been taken, as recommended by the Cheshire County Council, to impose a 40 miles per hour speed limit on the A.51 trunk road from its junction with the Chester by-pass in an easterly direction for approximately one and a quarter miles; and, in view of the present dangers to pedestrians on this stretch of trunk road, whether she will now act.
§ Mr. John MorrisSo far, a speed limit has not been considered appropriate. But we are having the position re-examined and I will then write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. TempleIs the hon. Gentleman aware that since I tabled this Question there have been three more fatalities on this road and that as I came into the Chamber I received a message saying that there had been four more accidents in the last eight days? Is he further aware that there is grave disquiet about the situation on this road? Will he, therefore, take urgent action?
§ Mr. MorrisI am aware of the recent fatal accident. I also know of the hon. Gentleman's long interest in this matter and that he tried to persuade the right hon. Member for Wallasey (Mr. Marples) on the lines that he now advocates. What I am telling him is that I am willing to reconsider the matter.