HC Deb 11 November 1968 vol 773 c8
25. Sir R. Russell

asked the Minister of Transport how many accidents involving personal injury have occurred on the five-mile single carriageway section of road A1 north of South Mimms since 1st January, 1968; and if he will state the numbers killed and injured.

Mr. Carmichael

Since 1st January, 1968, there have been 56 accidents involving personal injury; three people have been killed, 22 have been seriously injured and 17 slightly injured.

Sir R. Russell

Is not this an appalling record, and could the Parliamentary Secretary not bring the dualling of this last piece of the A1 between London and Nottinghamshire higher up in the programme, in view of the serious accident rate?

Mr. Carmichael

The section of the road about which the hon. Member is speaking is in the preparation pool. The total mileage of the A1 in Hertfordshire is 24.4 miles, the mileage already dualled is 16.5 and two sections of single carriageway remain, totalling in all eight miles. We hope that this will be progressed very quickly.